Theme#1: Wisdom & Media
IN THIS LESSON
What is it we really want?
Read Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-11
Read - Pages 7-22 of My Tech Wise Life
Discuss Together:
What do we want from our devices?
What do our devices want from us?
Watch (Optional) - Screen Sanity Video #1: Then & Now (12 Min)
Discuss:
Does this video accurately convey how youth in each of your generations experience socially charged disappointments?
How are young peoples lives better than a generation ago? How are they more challenging?
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The Social Dilemma (1hr 30 Min - documentary): Digital Media’s Impact on Social Fabric
Join or Die (1hr 40 min - documentary): Importance of real life engagement
A Brave Heart (1hr 20 min - documentary): Inspirational story against online bullying
Mitchel vs the Machines (2hr - movie): Fun & playful animated movie about battling against AI robots
Wall E (1hr 40 min- movie): Heartwarming story about a charming robot while warning about technology breakthroughs leading to human overconsumption
Childhood 2.0 (1hr 30 min -documentary) mature and powerful documentary highlighting the digital impact on the next generations well-being
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The Bible’s Challenge to Technofans & Technophobes - Christianity Today Article (8 Min read)
In the Age of AI Every Conversation is Crucial -Zoe in Babylon Substack (10 Min read)
Where the Magic Doesn’t Happen by Andy Crouch (15 min read): On the need for Biblical wisdom to guide technological engagement
This Isn’t a Game Any More - After Babel Substack (20 min read): On the dangers of online gaming
Simple Steps to Combat Smartphone Addiction - Plough Magazine (8 min read)
How Smart Phones are Killing Conversation - Shirley Turkle (7 min read)
AI Companions, The Final Stage of Digital Addiction - MIT Review Article (5 min read)
Meta’s AI Policy is Outrageous - After Babel Substack (10 min read): On the knowing social and sexual exploitation of children by the owners of facebook and Instagram
- Zoe In Babylon Substack (10 min read) On biblical wisdom for the practical application of using technology for good.
I Never Hear Anyone Complain of Loneliness - Christianity Today Article (10 min read) On conservative Anabaptist groups resilience to social isolation
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John Mark Comer & Andy Crouch - Digital Sabbath (1 hr)
The Creepy Line (1hr 30 Min)
Social Media Addiction (15 min)
Falling in Love with AI Chatbots - 60 minutes documentary (20 min watch)
A Handful of Tech Companies Control Billions of Minds Everyday - Tristan Harris Ted Talk (17 Min Watch)