Human Connection in the Digital Age 1 fonte

The source, "Human Connection in a Digital World," discusses the diminished human interaction experienced in online or remote settings, particularly in educational contexts, which became more prevalent during COVID-19. It emphasizes that technology, including AI and avatars, cannot replicate genuine human connection, empathy, or the ability to read non-verbal cues like facial expressions and body language. The author highlights the irreplaceability of in-person teaching for fostering deep understanding and emotional connection, noting how traditional knowledge transmission has always been inter-human. The text concludes by expressing a desire to return to in-person instruction to transmit not only professional knowledge but also essential life lessons, and briefly introduces a project aiming to overcome language barriers while preserving human expressiveness.