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Kathleen's avatar

It's important to guide both technology and economics through appropriate Policy. Policy that protects the collective citizen/consumer from monopolized dominance. Policy that protects individual data from anonymous capture and commercial use. Policy that institutes guardrails for 'social' media platforms to ensure informed/civil debate without personal attacks and demonizing. Technology and economics are strongly connected, creating an imbalance of influence and a shroud over both critical thinking and empathy in society - at every age. It will take strong leadership at every societal level to ensure balance.

Diamantino Almeida's avatar

Yes, And hopefully some leaders with raise up to the task. My concern is how pervasive, and disrespectful for our rights and privacy, some companies have became. Too much power is not a good thing.

Brittnee Savage Alston, PMP®'s avatar

Agreed 100% on needing to model critical thinking skills for our children. And it should start as early as one and two years old. Oh and also making them go outside to touch grass. Lol.

Mine is 3 so not quite at this movie yet. My days are filled with Paw Patrol and Spider Man.

Diamantino Almeida's avatar

Kids need to spend time outside, playing, discovering things, being active. I don't believe a kid sitting down all day looking at TV or at a tablet, is not an ideal way of educating children. I do believe that certain technological products should not be allowed t to kids under 12. But that's my opinion. Thank you for your comment.

Adrião Pereira da Cunha's avatar

Uma reflexão lúcida e provocadora sobre os impactos silenciosos da cultura digital na formação dos jovens. Diamantino levanta questões fundamentais sobre a influência dos algoritmos, da estética idealizada e da idolatria mediática, propondo uma liderança consciente como resposta. Ao invés de condenar o entretenimento, convida-nos a olhar para além da superfície e cultivar pensamento crítico, empatia e responsabilidade, valores essenciais num mundo cada vez mais moldado por aparências e cliques. Um apelo pertinente à acção educativa e ética, tanto nas famílias como nas instituições.

Colette Molteni's avatar

I can't escape this movie! But, I'm not complaining. It is packed with messaging about leadership and catchy tunes.

Diamantino Almeida's avatar

That I cannot deny it. And there's some deep truth if we pay attention to certain scenes.