The Children of Cyberspace

We already see the generational gaps between the ways we interface with technology as compared to our parents, but the ever-speeding technological change curve may be increasing at an even faster speed. Technology has changed our methods of communication, as well as our expectations of social norms.

Highlights from the NY Times article:

• "They [researchers] theorize that the ever-accelerating pace of technological change may be minting a series of mini-generation gaps, with each group of children uniquely influenced by the tech tools available in their formative stages of development."

• "... younger children tend to be ever more artful multitaskers. Studies performed by Dr. Rosen at Cal State show that 16- to 18-year-olds perform seven tasks, on average, in their free time — like texting on the phone, sending instant messages and checking Facebook while sitting in front of the television."

• "Children my daughter’s age are also more likely to have some relaxed notions about privacy. The idea of a phone or any other device that is persistently aware of its location and screams out its geographic coordinates, even if only to friends, might seem spooky to older age groups."

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