Human Technologies Blog

Mar 17
2025

The 5+1 Model and Human Technologies. Why should we “care”?

In March, I had the pleasure of leading a guest lecture at the Hong Kong Education University, where I shared ICHK’s journey and experience of enacting our 5+1 model, how it connects to Human Technologies (HT) at the school, and together, help us place student wellbeing at the centre of what we do.

Mar 10
2025

Technologies for a Sustainable Future - HT Panel Discussion

This week was an exciting milestone for the HT department as we hosted our very first panel discussion for the Year 11 unit, "Technologies for a Sustainable Future."

Feb 19
2025

The Connected Human: Why No One Truly Stands Alone

British paediatrician and psychoanalyst DW Winnicott famously suggested that there is no such thing as a human baby.

Feb 19
2025

The Dialectics of Exploration

We live in two worlds. The outer “empirical” world, which we share with all the other living creatures of Planet Earth, including other humans; and the inner “psychological” world of our own impressions and imaginings.

Feb 19
2025

Three Heuristics

In ancient Greece, worshippers approaching the Temple of Apollo at Delphi passed by a column at the entrance.

Feb 18
2025

Capoeira and "Technologies for Consciousness"

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Mrs. Fiona Merrill El Mansour and 12 of her students from one of our primary feeder schools, the Japanese International School (JIS).

Feb 18
2025

Exploring Attachment Theory: A Window into Early Life Experiences

Year 11 students have embarked on an exploration of the "Dyadic Relationship and Attachment Theory", delving into the core question: “What are the effects of our early life experiences?”

Feb 18
2025

Four Pillars of Health - Technologies of the Mind for Better Wellbeing

In our Year 8 explorations, we have delved into the intrinsic elements that shape our identities from the moment we enter the world.