Considerations on Cyber Behavior and Mass Technology in Modern Society - Softcover

Beneventi, Paolo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1668482290 ISBN 13: 9781668482292

Publisher: Engineering Science Reference, 2024

Synopsis

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, there is a strong sense of untapped potential and unfulfilled promises. People today possess an unprecedented amount of power through their technological gadgets but often remain unaware of how to wield it effectively. This lack of understanding and agency leads to a plethora of societal problems, from passive consumerism to environmental degradation, fostering a sense of helplessness. Considerations of Cyber Behavior and Mass Technology in Modern Society offer a comprehensive solution to this pressing issue. It is a scholarly beacon, guiding academic scholars and critical thinkers toward a profound reassessment of our relationship with technology and society. By delving into the intricate web of topics such as active citizenship, global information production, and the coexistence of consumer technology and freedom, our book presents an opportunity to explore the root causes of our modern-day challenges.

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About the Author

Paolo Beneventi , graduated from DAMS in Bologna in 1980 with a thesis on children theater, from 1981 to 1985, he worked in the group of animazione / visual communication L’Alfabeto of Brescia, that collaborates with "Giocare con l'arte" of Bruno Munari. Later he went on as a freelancer, deepening above all with children and young people for projects coming from the rich vein of animazione teatrale. In present times, since childhood, we not only see, touch, smell, feel, taste the world, but we know it playing with easy, powerful, and somewhat magical tools who are everywhere among us. Beneventi leads workshops in which kids of all ages experience storytelling and writing books, the natural and human environments, the active use of technology for knowledge, communication, production, and networking, in collaboration with schools, libraries and agencies operating in the society, during truly multimedia experiences (body + image + text + sound + video). Over the years, he published articles and books on theater and body expression, environment, technology in education and communication, as well as fiction books for children. He’s also a media educator and video maker.

Edition details

• Publisher: Engineering Science Reference
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1668482290
• ISBN 13: 9781668482292
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 271