Keep Tech Human

Finding Belonging and Keeping Technology Human — with Ellen Fischat What if you don’t have to choose just one place to call home. Lynn Erasmus speaks with Ellen Fischat, founder of Storyroom, Inspiring 50, Tech Consultant & Community Connector about identity, belonging, community, and the challenge of keeping technology human. Drawing on a life that spans South Africa and the Netherlands, Ellen reflects on how her personal and professional journey has taken her through social work, social enterprise, and technology, and why she now sees herself as a global citizen by design. Her message: when the old rules stop making sense, that can be an invitation to question them and choose a way forward that feels more like your own. She explains how she first brought digital tools into social work because access to technology can open doors to information and opportunities, and how, over time, her focus grew to include bringing community perspectives and human needs into tech design. Key takeaways Belonging doesn’t have to mean choosing one box. Questioning the path can be a sign of growth. Make space to hear your own voice. Technology should be designed with the people it affects. AI needs engagement, not blind acceptance or dismissal. Protect your attention and human connection. Entrepreneurship is human work. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-fischat-4a9b557/ https://opendesignafrika.org/portfolio-item/ellen-fischat-south-africa-2/ https://businessafricaonline.com/ellen-fischat/ellen3/ https://www.instagram.com/ellenf75/ Follow Lynn Erasmus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnerasmus https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594007098076&locale=en_GB https://www.instagram.com/lynnerasmusuk/ https://www.pathfinderdevelopment.co.uk/about https://rebeltalk.vip/ REBEL Archetype Quiz: https://quiz.rebeltalk.vip/rebelquiz https://www.youtube.com/@lynnerasmus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zmUQfGKjcE&t=18s https://www.amazon.co.uk/Break-Those-Damn-Rules-magnificent/dp/1838278826/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/21-Day-Challenge-Breaking-Lynn-Erasmus/dp/1838278877