About
Pat Scannell is a technology industry veteran and researcher who has spent the last decade investigating one of the most critical questions of our time: How is technology reshaping human cognition—and what does it mean for our future?
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Pat Scannell
After three decades at the forefront of technological innovation, including leadership roles in the early days of the Internet, mobile computing, IoT, cloud technologies, and AI, Scannell stepped back to examine the bigger picture. He asked some basic research questions. These led to some provocative insights, which he explores in depth over the course of several books, which are in various stages of the publication process. What he discovered was both fascinating and alarming: technology isn’t just changing our world—it’s fundamentally altering how we think.
His groundbreaking research, spanning neuroscience, evolutionary psychology, technology, and social systems, has led to four forthcoming books that examine this transformation from different angles. His work has caught the attention of leading figures in technology and academia, with Vint Cerf, “Father of the Internet,” writing the foreword to his upcoming book “The Disruption of Thought.”
Impact & Recognition
Featured speaker at diverse events such as NATO, IEEE Silicon Valley, and the European Association of Archaeology
- TEDx speaker on technology’s impact on human cognition
- Marshall Memorial Fellow of the German Marshall Fund
- Advisor to the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security
- Founder of two makerspaces focused on community resilience and innovation
- Member of the IEEE Transactions on Technology and Society steering committee
Unique Perspective
What sets Scannell apart is his ability to synthesize insights across disciplines, combining deep technological expertise with broad humanitarian concerns. As a successful tech entrepreneur who has helped build multiple emerging technologies into mainstream platforms, he brings both practical experience and critical analysis to his examination of technology’s impact on human thought.
