The Wonder Years Redux: Busting Generational Myths in Digital Health - Capability, Motivation, and Context for Better Tech Adoption
Tech It to the Limit by Elliott Wilson
Episode notes
In this episode of Tech It To The Limit, hosts Sarah Harper and Elliot Wilson revisit generational myths in digital health and reveal why age isn’t the real barrier to adoption. Through their new game, Fact Check Fever, and a deep dive into the Capability-Motivation-Context (CMC) framework, they show how design, usability, and trust matter far more than birth year. From busting stereotypes to exploring how health systems can design with users, not for them, it’s a witty, insightful look at the future of inclusive, human-centered innovation.
Key Takeaways
- Generational myths don’t hold up: Boomers use portals, Gen Z cares about privacy, and every group struggles with clunky design, not just “digital natives.”
- Design trumps demographics: Adoption isn’t about age, it’s about usabili ...
Keywords
digital healthequityhealth equitydeimisinformationhealth literacypatient experiencepatient engagementcare journeyPatient EmpowermentHLTHGenerational DifferencesBiasGen ZGen AlphaDigital NativesBaby BoomersMillennialsTech AdoptionInclusive Design