05:00 pm
Tue Mar 12

The Digital Loneliness Epidemic: Reshaping Social Media (OFFICIAL)

Hilton Austin Downtown
500 E. 4th Street, Austin, TX, 78701
0.18km SW

This is an official event. More info on badges, wristbands & priority access.

Hilton Austin Downtown

Salon C

500 E 4th St.

Speakers

Gabby Frost

The Buddy Project

Cynthia Germanotta

Born This Way Foundation

Daniel Klaus

Airtime Media

Aza Raskin

Center For Humane Technology

This panel will take a look at the global rise in depression and loneliness as it correlates to social media use. It will highlight findings by various recent reports that illustrate the pervasive nature of the problem and delve into possible solutions. It will also showcase how powerful real interactions and digital technologies that enable real communication can be in tackling the issue.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Primary Entry: Platinum Badge, Interactive Badge

Secondary Entry: Music Badge, Film Badge

Format: Panel

Event Type: Session

Track: Tech Industry & Enterprise presented by Embraer

Level: Intermediate