Oral Defense Sheet on the Concept of Spaces and Exchanges

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[...] Both documents emphasized the potential bad influence of the new, ever-changing place that is internet, and they both argued for a separation of "real" spaces from virtual ones. I also believe, however, that Internet is a revolutionary and new place, with nigh-unlimited potential, if used correctly. It is up to us to set boundaries for ourselves and our children, so that this new reality can coexist with the old, without overcoming it and trapping its users in a cycle of stress and apathy. [...]

[...] Oral Defense Sheet on the Concept of Spaces and Exchanges I am going to reflect on spaces and changes ongoing in our society. In these modern times, internet has become, by all means, as real as a physical place. It is a significant change in the history of humanity: a virtual space has become part of everyday life. All aspects of our life are being moved online, from interpersonal exchanges amongst friends to commercial exchanges of goods, as exemplified by the emergence of tech giants such as Facebook and Amazon. [...]

[...] Having time only to take care of oneself and connect to other people is essential in order to, ironically, "recharge the batteries", he says. The fact that such a camp is needed is proof enough that Internet has become a new, and very real, space, and that it can drain people's energy, so much so that some had to found an even newer space in wilderness in order to be able to isolate from it. The impact of technology on children is not entirely negative: new technologies can, if used correctly, help with the education of the pupil. [...]