Rewiring the Homo Sapiens

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April 25, 2009 @ PodCamp London

(Station Park Hotel, London, Ontario)

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Abstract: The tools that humans use shape humanity itself. In this session we will explore the rapidly shifting sociological implications of social networking and instantaneous information access. The question is equally important for hobbyists and professionals alike: how is the technology of new media re-wiring the way we think and relate to each other as human beings? We will explore the implications of this “re-wiring” on relationships, business, and our evolution as a society.

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Our tendency is to often dissociate our tools from our lives, while history suggests that technology is continually revamping human culture. (Whether it is the invention of the hunting spear, language itself, or almighty Google, the things we create always come back to change the way we live as individuals and as a society.) The session explores some of these transformative impacts of new media on our habits and routines, and also on the neurological processes of our brains.

An ever-increasing segment of our lives is embedded in the technologies that connect us to each other. There are obvious implications of this reality for all of us, as our relationships also entwine our professions, enjoyments and dreams. The interplay between human relationship and online collaboration (and the technology that drives it) is something that should be thoughtfully considered by everyone. This neutral session does not exist to condemn new media technology or endorse it: the simple focus here is to explore the impact and interlacing that this technology has on our lives.

“Rewiring the Homo Sapiens” is presented by James Shelley, a teacher, dedicated autodidact, fledgling author, and humanitarian-at-large who lives in London, Ontario. Connect at www.plumblinemedia.com/james