The Real World vs. The World of Information

How to explane this to our children?

Hello, friend! You know, once, people looked around and saw trees, flowers, and animals. Now, many people only look at their phones and computers. That's why we're forgetting the real world. But don't worry! I'll explain everything with simple words and stories.

The Avalanche of Information

What's an avalanche? Imagine a mountain of snow falling down quickly. This is like the information we see every day on our phones and computers. It's like we're buried under so much snow!

How do information influence us? This information changes the way we think and feel. It's like having a map in our head, but the information keeps changing it.

Data vs. Real Things

What is data? Data is like little pieces of information. Like when you count how many candies you have. But now, data is everywhere and tells us what to do.

Why are real things important? Real things, like your toys or your friends, make you feel good and happy. But if we only look at data, we forget about real things.

Information That Pretends to be Truth

What does "simulate" mean? Simulate is like pretending. Like when you play doctor or princess.

Why should we be concerned? Because some information pretends to be true, but it isn't. And if we believe these pieces of information, we might make wrong decisions.

The Non-Things Dominating Our Lives

What are Non-Things? Non-Things are like ghosts. You can't touch or see them, but they influence your life.

How do they influence us? Non-Things, like fake news, can make us feel sad or scared. We need to remember to look at the real world and not just the Non-Things.

Reality Becoming Elusive

What does "elusive" mean? Elusive is like when you try to catch a butterfly, but it flies away.

How can we see reality clearly? We need to stop, breathe, and look around. Only then can we see the beauty of the real world.

Summary and Action to Take

Friend, we talked about a lot today! But the most important thing to remember is that the real world is beautiful and full of surprises. We need to spend less time on our phones and more time with the people and things we love. Want to try with me?

FAQs

1. Why do people always look at their phones? Because phones have lots of information and fun games. But we need to remember to also look at the world around us.
2. What can I do to see the real world? You can play outside, talk to your friends and family, and take walks in nature.
3. Why is fake information bad? Because it can confuse us and make us make wrong decisions.
4. How can I know if information is true or false? You can ask your parents or teachers. And always think before believing something.
5. Is the real world always beautiful? The real world has both beautiful and not-so-beautiful things. But it's important to see both to understand life.