Growing Up Digital - Life in A World of Networks and Screens

Explore the impact of digital technology on human communication and social interaction in this thought-provoking panel discussion from the World Science Festival. Delve into the consequences of our pervasive digital environment, examining how screen-based devices affect children's emotional intelligence, learning processes, and knowledge transfer. Join experts in psychology, linguistics, and technology as they discuss the challenges and implications of growing up in a world dominated by networks and screens. Learn about the effects of social media on young people, the potential link between digital technology and ADHD, and best practices for managing family digital life. Engage with questions about the differences between online and real-world social interactions, and consider whether technology should influence educational methods and content. Gain valuable insights into what it means to be a social human in the digital age through expert analysis and audience Q&A.

Participant Introduction
How is social media affecting young people growing up today?
Are we seeing more ADHD or social disorders today?
Are we increasingly become machines through procedural memory?
What are best practices for families to manage their digital life?
Is it different in social media than "it" is in the real world?
Should we let technology change how and what we learn?
Audience Q&A