Blind Techie Geek Speaks

Can Character Save Generation Z from the Attention Crisis?


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In this episode of Blind Techie Geek Speaks, host Kathleen Masciana explores the clash between Kant's moral philosophy and Aristotle's Virtue Ethics. She examines whether building character is the key to addressing the impact of technology on attention spans. The episode features social psychologist Jonathan Haidt's research on how digital devices affect young people. It discusses his four recommended reforms: delaying smartphone adoption until high school, restricting social media access until age sixteen, implementing phone-free school environments, and increasing opportunities for independent play and real-world responsibility for youth.

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Blind Techie Geek SpeaksBy Kathleen Ann Masciana

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