Many of us learned to use our smartphones and tablets because it became unavoidable, often being the only way to remain connected with friends and family (thinking of the grandchildren’s video calls). Today, people can be vilified as antisocial for being constantly on their smartphones, while the past is often glorified (the good old days of reading hard copy newspapers versus the digital newspapers of today) – mostly because we don’t fully comprehend the power of today’s technology and what it does for us.

On Monday 9 October the International Study Group will tackle the topic 'Understanding ever-evolving technology and its place in our lives' with their speaker, Sara Van Zandycke, who will offer a playful insight into today’s technology. With a hint of nostalgia, she will cite examples of how that technology has evolved and affected society, and how we view smartphones and tablets. Sara questions: why spend two hours at the town hall applying for a new identification card when you can do it at home in two minutes?

The meeting on Monday, 9 October 2023 starts with a welcoming coffee from 10h00 am with the talk starting from 10h30 at the Château Malou, Allée Pierre Levie 2, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert.

Directions by car: To access the château, take Allée Pierre Levie 2 which is the first left off Chaussée de Stockel (see the sign to Château Malou). The (free) parking is in the park on both sides of the château.

Public transport: Tram 8, stop Voot; Bus 28, stop Deportés or Parc Malou.

For more details of this meeting and other ISG activities visit the website: www.isgbrussels.be