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The Need for Discomfort
This workshop discussion explores the complex relationship between technology and society, highlighting both positive and negative impacts, especially on youth. It encourages introducing discomfort to stimulate change in technology use, advocating for intentional behaviors by parents and adults to foster resilience and agency in children, thereby improving social interactions and overall well-being.
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The Importance of Human Connection
This workshop discussion explores the theme of human connection amid advancing technology. It highlights the digital native generation’s feelings of disconnection and desire for offline interactions. Participants suggest innovative design approaches that prioritize human-centered technology, promoting meaningful connections while maintaining a balance between efficiency and personal relationships.
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The Role of Art
This workshop discussion explores the interconnection between art and technology. It emphasizes how artists frame questions and provoke reflection, while technologists often prioritize economic outcomes. By integrating art thinking, we can challenge assumptions about problem-solving and innovation, leading to more meaningful experiences and solutions that prioritize human needs over profit.
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The Promise of Technology
This workshop discussion explores technology’s dual promise and peril. Historically aimed at enhancing lives, technology now raises critical questions about its role in creating disparities and job displacement. Participants discuss transitioning towards technologies that prioritize human well-being, emphasizing a need for thoughtful regulation and a shift in education focusing on emotional intelligence and purpose-driven innovation.
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Nature Offers a Model Part I
Part I: Food | What would resiliency, cooperation, and shared success look like in actual business scenarios? The first time I asked myself this question was also the first time I learned about permaculture. In 2013 and 2014, I was working on developing my Master’s thesis in the Social Design department at the Design Academy Eindhoven…
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Rethinking Education
This conversation with Lorenzo Gerbi critiques the education system’s focus on technology and rational thought, neglecting emotional and creative intelligence. It argues for a shift towards more holistic, non-institutional learning, emphasizing the importance of personal agency and emotional engagement to foster genuine connections and societal change, challenging existing capitalist structures.
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Education
This workshop discussion addresses the need for ethical business practices and redefining educational priorities. It criticizes the current emphasis on profit and technical skills, which undermines creativity and emotional intelligence. Advocating a shift towards STEAM education, the discussion highlights art’s essential role in fostering deeper human connections and critical thinking.
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