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Mary Gordon

With a ubiquitousness of technology in our lives, university students today are 40 percent less empathic than they were 30 years ago*. Empathy is the ultimate human trait and can be alive and well in our online lives. We all ache to belong. How are we using technology to connect and care?

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Is there really a crisis of connection and a growing empathy deficit

Today's children are growing up in a world deeply intertwined with technology. Personalised learning platforms, digital assistants, and algorithmic recommendations are all part of their daily lives. This talk explores the ethical implications of AI on children's development and equips parents with strategies to foster critical thinking skills in this hyperconnected world. 

Mary Gordon

Founder

Roots of Empathy