Books | Redefining Society and Technology in the Age of “Virtual Natives” and “Interconnected Realities” | A conversation with Author Leslie Shannon | Redefining Society Podcast With Marco Ciappelli

Interconnected Realities: How the Metaverse Will Transform Our Relationship with Technology Forever (Book): https://amzn.to/4egYeVm

Virtual Natives: How a New Generation is Revolutionizing the Future of Work, Play, and Culture (Book): https://amzn.to/4eh4NqL

Guest: Leslie Shannon, Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting, Nokia [@nokia]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-shannon-75856718/

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Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli

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Episode Introduction

Welcome to another thought-provoking discussion on the Redefining Society and Technology Podcast. I'm Marco Ciappelli, your host, and today we delve into the blurred boundaries of our hybrid analog-digital world. It's time to stop ignoring the profound impact of technology on our society because the future is now.

The Blurring Line: Physical vs. Virtual

Imagine a world where the line between the physical and virtual realms no longer exists—a figment of our imagination. We live in such a world today. In a conversation with Leslie Shannon, we explore her insightful books, Virtual Natives and Interconnected Realities, which delve into the dynamics of emerging technology and its impact on society.

Leslie, Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting at Nokia, elaborates on the concept of integrating digital tools into our physical environments. Whether through augmented reality or AI-infused devices, technology is increasingly woven into the fabric of our daily lives.

Technology Adoption: More Than Meets the Eye

Leslie's exploration into mixed reality, AR, VR, and the metaverse opens up new avenues for understanding how technology is adopted—not just how it’s designed. Her insights highlight the intrinsic need for technology to solve real, tangible problems for users, emphasizing convenience and utility over novelty.

Although immersive digital worlds offer fascinating experiences, they must provide genuine solutions to gain widespread acceptance. This is the metaverse’s core challenge—bridging the digital with physical in a fulfilling way.

Virtual Natives: A New Generation with Old Wisdom

Leslie's book, Virtual Natives, describes a generation that grew up in a truly digital world unencumbered by remnants of analog processes. This new breed, adept at digital multitasking and unburdened by past paradigms, promises to be a potent force for innovation and disruption.

Yet, despite concerns about social skills and real-world interactions, Leslie and I discuss the resiliency and empowerment of these digital descendants. They are not bound by traditional workplace expectations, questioning norms with an arsenal of digital alternatives at their disposal.

Redefining Society, Redefining Ourselves

Our society is being redefined by dynamic interactions with technology. From embracing tools like CHAT GPT in daily life to questioning long-held norms in education and workplace practices, our relationship with technology is continuously evolving.

In conclusion, the next steps in societal evolution depend on how we integrate these digital realities into our everyday lives. As Leslie suggests, the spatial internet and technological advancements offer opportunities we haven’t fully realized yet but promise significant societal shifts.

Let’s embrace the change, question the status quo, and redefine what it means to be a part of this connected and innovative society. The future is not somewhere you go; it’s something you create.

I invite you to stay tuned as we continue to explore these fascinating intersections between technology and society on the Redefining Society and Technology Podcast. Stay curious, stay questioning.

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Resources

Interconnected Realities: How the Metaverse Will Transform Our Relationship with Technology Forever (Book): https://amzn.to/4egYeVm

Virtual Natives: How a New Generation is Revolutionizing the Future of Work, Play, and Culture (Book): https://amzn.to/4eh4NqL

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