The
Humannoyed
I have this nagging feeling we should be doing something.
What happens when systems built for speed forget the humans they’re meant to serve?
Humannoyed is a narrative nonfiction book about the growing disconnect between people and the technologies that shape our lives. Through story, research, and systems thinking, it explores how modern life has quietly shifted—from connection to fragmentation, from intention to automation—and what we can do to reclaim it.
Exploring Core Concepts
The Great Disconnect
Why are we more digitally connected than ever—and somehow more isolated, anxious, and overwhelmed?
The Digital Divide, Reimagined
Access isn’t just about devices—it’s about literacy, trust, design, and feeling welcome in the first place.
Systemic Design
Technology isn’t neutral. Every system reflects the values of the people who built it. Let’s rebuild with intention.
Slow Tech, Real Life
We don’t need faster tools. We need tools that make room for meaning, care, and being human.
Redefining Human Value
What are we worth when we’re not producing? It’s time to stop equating labor with dignity.
Design for Wholeness
Efficiency shouldn’t come at the cost of empathy. Systems should support flourishing, not just scaling.
“In an age of AI hype, Kristy Mapp urges us to pause and ask: What kind of future are we building and who are we leaving behind? With clarity and heart, she offers not just a critique, but a hopeful vision for a more humane and inclusive world—where technology serves us, not the other way around.”
Angelique Little, UX Content Strategist