Aristotle called humans “the social animal,” and people have recognized for centuries that young people need to be in communities to develop into healthy adults. The ongoing pandemic has caused concern about the effects of isolation on children and teenagers’ social and psychological growth. But while young people today may not be able to gather in […] … learn more→
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Yes, online communities pose risks for young people, but they are also important sources of support
How to avoid “burnout”
When the monotony or tedium of your life seems to overshadow things that used to bring you joy and satisfaction, you may be suffering from what is commonly referred to as burnout. This state of mental exhaustion can have a severe impact on your relationships and career. In this article, Joey Klein, Inner Matrix Systems […] … learn more→
Less than half of Australian adults know how to identify misinformation online
For most of us, it’s hard to imagine a media-free day. Understanding what’s happening in the world, maintaining our social media profiles, staying in touch with family, being entertained, making new friends, engaging with governments, and with our democracy, are all activities that usually require media participation. To do these activities regularly and effectively, we […] … learn more→
Helping a child gain self-confidence: advice from three great philosophers
The years 2020 and 2021 will have been, for schoolchildren as well as for students, years “heckled”, not to say “black”. The strong disturbances due to the pandemic have generated a lot of stress, caused psychological distress, and psychologically weakened a large number of children and young people. Under these conditions, can parents cherish the hope […] … learn more→
‘Exergames’: interactive video games against sedentary lifestyle in childhood
Without realizing it, the technological boom of recent years has produced a change in our social paradigm. In a natural way, we share our routine with technology, both professionally, personally and socially as well as for leisure. This is a very different picture from other decades. Now, from early childhood, it is directly or indirectly integrated into […] … learn more→
Sedentary lifestyle: educational initiatives to alleviate student suffering
Many studies warn about the effects of distance education and isolation on the mental health of young people. Between stress, anxiety attacks, undernourishment, and a sedentary lifestyle, the student world is very affected by the containment measures taken to fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Faced with this state of affairs, the teams responsible for physical and […] … learn more→
How game worlds are preparing humanitarian workers for high-stakes scenarios
The pandemic has bred a new dependence on online technologies for work and social engagement. Immersive technology such as that used in 3D video games, virtual reality and augmented reality can be designed now so that the person experiencing them is transported into a socially rich online world. This began with the design of massive online role playing games and […] … learn more→
The hardest quests in OSRS
Player opinion may not match OSRS quests tell different stories. Some are short and sweet, others are as long as an epic. Then there are whole questlines, such as the one for the elves. Each one is rated for difficulty with Grandmaster being the hardest. These are the most difficult and longest quests of all. […] … learn more→
Tips that every WoW Classic player needs to know about
Things have been pretty stale in the realm of World of Warcraft Classic for the past couple of months, but that’s all about to change. With the recent announcement that Blizzard has made during their BlizzCon 2021, The Burning Crusade Classic, the first expansion pack ever released for World of Warcraft back in the early […] … learn more→
Types of personal electric transport (bikes, scooters, hoverboards, skateboards etc
There comes a time in your life when you no longer want to walk everywhere you go. When you cannot afford a vehicle and insurance, what options do you have left? Well, one thing is for sure, you do not need to be rich to afford a personal electric transport device. What is a personal […] … learn more→
