"They're the kids and teens with the courage and the skills to deconstruct the world as it is and to rebuild it for themselves as they prefer it to be." ?? That's how my guest Leslie Shannon and her co-author Catherine D Henry describe "Virtual Natives" — a term they've coined to represent the cohort of Gen Z and Gen Alpha who have grown up with incredible technology and now how to use it. ?? It's impossible to talk about "the future" without first understanding Virtual Natives — the topic of Episode 1 of Etherverse, coming soon. ??
Chris Moeller
10 个月
LOVE THIS, Nolan Ether - rethinkin' unlearnin' and rebuildin' every day
Eric Hansel
10 个月
Nice clip
Zeev Wexler
10 个月
Etherverse What an intriguing glimpse into the future!?
Gabriel Fernández
10 个月
?? Nolan Ether's "Etherverse podcast" is blasting off with a season premiere that'll blow your mind wider than Neo waking up from the Matrix (but with a blue pill of pure future-shock awesome!). ?? Gen Z and Alpha? They're not just tech users, they're architects crafting a new reality. Think of Willy Wonka of the digital age, inventing mind-bending experiences that would make Charlie Bucket lose his government. ?? This first episode dives deep into the fascinating world of these Virtual Natives. Nolan sits down with the brilliant minds behind "Virtual Natives," Leslie Shannon and Catherine D. Henry, to crack the code on this generation. But that's just the beginning! ? Get ready to go DEEP. Nolan's got a whole season planned, featuring visionary minds who'll share their experiences with these digital pioneers. We're talking about the future being built, right before your ears!
Dr. Helena Pleinert
10 个月
Looking forward to your first episode! I agree very much with that excellent quote 'The illiterate of the 21st century will be those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn' and the number of other things you are saying Disagree with the concept that mindset is tied to the date of your birth; some young people have the mindset to build a boundaryless world, others don't; and some of us who have been young for a bit longer ?? have already been part of virtual communities before those kids were born
Kyle Edgell
10 个月
"The illiterate of the 21st century will be those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." Such a great quote. Congrats on the show coming together Nolan Ether!
Educator | Instructional Designer | Writer | AI Mad Scientist [LinkedIn Top 100+ AI Creative in Education]
10 个月Excited to hear the rest of this convo, I've got a 13-year-old, 3 year old, and a 1 year old at home. I also teach Middle School students with special needs, so I've definitely got a vested interest in Virtual Natives!