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The proposed ban on social media for teens has polarised industry and academia with warnings aplenty it could backfire. Ex-Facebook ANZ MD Liam Walsh argues rather than a ban, dumbing down the algorithms, forcing algorithmic transparency through regulation or removing them altogether – could actually be the solution if fears of the effects of algorithmically-generated dopamine addiction and attention-hogging dark patterns on teenage mental health are the primary problem.“If we took that out, how many problems do we have with social?” he says. Walsh warns society has no structures in place to deal with fallout that could land in nine months' time when the Albanese government proposes a new age limit on social media use. “If you take away kids' whole network, how they commune with others, that's kind of a big deal.” Walsh doubts teens will “suddenly start hanging out in the park and helping old ladies paint the fence.”Erica Thomas, Principal at private girls school Kincoppal in Sydney's Rose Bay, agrees teenagers will “seek other things” to fill the void “and that is one concern” but warns there is no time to wait for a protracted legal battle with tech giants in attempts to curtail or open up the algorithms. She sees daily, first-hand, how badly action is required. Across a 30-year career in education, she says social media is “the most damaging influence I have ever seen”.Concentration levels are plummeting with teachers struggling to find a fix, girls are being conditioned to perfectionism from a young age, boys exposed to increasingly extreme violence, toxic influencers and highly sexualised images and bots of girls and young women – and in the last five years, “it's got worse”.Brands have long championed ESG and purpose. But they've been strangely silent on the proposed ban. Katie Palmer-Rose, a social media marketer who has worked with the likes of L'Oreal, PepsiCo and Aldi and now runs influence agency Kindred, thinks many are waiting to see how it plays out. But she says they face a “moment in time where they tend to think very differently about how they show up in social media, how they build communities and connectedness in a digital world that doesn't live in social media,”Production company Finch's Rob Galluzzo and Greg Attwells fully expect legal challenges from tech platforms – who they claim have told staff to “stonewall” 36 Months, the campaign they founded with Nova's Michael ‘Wippa' Wipfli to push for a social media ban for under 16s. Dumbing down algorithms won't cut it, says Attwells. Keeping regulation about health, not tech, and moving fast is key, they suggest – with more backer brands about to be announced. The next phase is designing the massive educational and societal infrastructure required to fill the looming gap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today I have the great privilege of introducing you to a friend of mine, Greg Attwells. He is an incredible thinker, innovator and change agent. He is the founder of an amazing organisation called Creatable. The mission of Creatable began with the underrepresentation of girls in STEM. Their goal was to ignite a passion for creative technology in young women by helping them use technology as a tool to solve problems and express their creativity. The organisation has undergone many iterations And currently collaborates with global companies to shape the future of work, transferring lessons and ideas from industry to improve the way we learn and teach. I hope that you get as much out of our discussion as I did. The Art of Teaching Podcast resources: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artofteaching Here is the link to the show notes: https://theartofteachingpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofteachingpodcast/
How do we increase equity and access to education so no one is left behind? Creatable is an education company, led by Greg Attwells, on a mission to solve this challenge. Creatable connects the companies shaping the future of work with the professional development of teachers with a strong emphasis on increasing the inclusion of underrepresented groups in education. In this episode, we understand more about Greg's personal journey to build Creatable fuelled by his own deeply held values around gender diversity. During this expansive conversation, we cover several topics including: - The growing divide between the classrooms of today and the jobs of the future. - Understanding and overcoming legacy barriers to young women accessing STEM subjects. - Navigating the journey to scale - how Greg went from teaching young women in Sydney to building a platform that saw itself providing solutions to problems in one of the poorest countries in the world.
Greg Attwells on Young Woman in the Tech Industry & The Future Ignited by a mission to give young women the tools and confidence to change the world, Greg is the Cofounder & Curriculum Architect of Creatable - an innovation program that leverages industry partnerships to prepare young women for the future of work. It’s designed to address the gender disparity in tech and champion female innovation. Website: https://www.finchcompany.com/technology/creatable/ FOR MORE LEADERSHIP RESOURCES: www.forleadersglobal.com "Become and build leaders worth following and culture worth reproducing" Leadership Accelerator: For you or your organisation, https://www.forleadersglobal.com/leadershipaccelerator Email: hello@forleadersglobal.com
In this episode of Wesley Impact! radio, Rev Keith Garner shares the parable of 'The Good Shepherd' and explains how Jesus cares for his sheep—his people. We as Christians are also called to care for others as part of our ministry on earth. Recorded live on Wesley Impact! TV, Greg Attwells performs 'No Longer Slaves' by Bethel Music.
Father's Day Worship Concert - Greg Attwells by Door of Hope Christian Church
Special Guest Greg Attwells joins us as he shares: 'the soul searches for a father'
Sydney singer/songwriter Greg Attwells joined us to talk about his new single 'If It Matters To You' and his involvement in the recent film 'The Case For Christ'.
What and where are you graced for? Special guest Greg Attwells gives us some insight.
Greg joined us on the show to talk about his new single Water to Wine and his new book called The Artisan. You can pick up a copy of the book at Greg's website http://gregattwells.com/store/the-artisan
We spoke to Melbourne based artist Greg Attwells about his latest album Into the Sea and what it was like working with producer Chris Collins (Tigertown).