Technology should be an “Aged

Based” Privilege?

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 Why this discussion?

Target People - Young Technology Users

of Interest

Reduction of Negative Impacts of Tech on

Target - Young Generation, as well as using Digital
Division for good.

To Implement an Age based Technology

Procedure - Allowance and Availability.

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What the Presentation Covers

Introduction to the Problem.

Depth of the Concept.

Real-life Examples.

Our Expectations.

Suggestions.

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Introduction to Technology

Technology can be most broadly defined as the entities, both material and immaterial,
created by the application of mental and physical effort in order to achieve some
value. (New world Encyclopedia [1])

Example- Historical usage of basic Tools.

Now the versatility of Tech is indescribable.

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How Technology Changes Lives

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Versatility of Users

Based on-

• Difference of Gender

• Difference of Age

• Difference of Culture

• Difference of Usage preference

• And so on.
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Age Based Technology Users
Young Users(<18) Older Adults(50+)

Young Adults(18-49)

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Technology Effects on
Young Users

Children have a very

early access to
Technology.

83% of children ages 6

months to 6 years use
screens every day.

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Technology
Effects on Young
Users
Positive impacts of Technology on Young
User’s-
1. Impact depends on their age and
characteristics.
2. Some apps and e-books can help
children older than 2 to learn
language and numbers, if their
parents guide them.
3. Can get effective knowledge if
they’re well supervised.
4. Improved problem solving and
decision making.
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Technology Effects on Young Users

Negative impacts on Young Users:

1. Ease of access to inappropriate information.
2. Getting exposed to distraction.
3. Possible Health and Mental issues.
4. Over exposure to unauthorized learning that creates ethical issues.
5. Downgrowth in Social Skill Development.
6. Risk of having problems with attention and emotional control.

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Technology Effects on Young Users
Continuing:

7. Bullying or getting bullied or getting cheated.

8. Obsession to tech.
9. Depression.
10. Not listening to the parents.

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Real-life Example
Case- An Asian 6 years old girl Warisha trapped in home for lockdown
due to Covid-19. Her classes were continued on Online using zoom.
Her 1 years old little brother Sanad also away from social interactions,
left unsupervised with shows from different languages.

Results- Warisha continued her study which helped her to grow even
without physical interactions from classes.
Sanad left with unauthorized shows got confused about the language
to use and needs medical attention for learning to speak.

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Introducing Digital Divide
The digital divide is a gap between those who have access to digital
technology and those who do not.
Digital Divide can occur based on-
• Economic gap,
• Gender gap,
• Disability gap,
• Age Gap,
• Global level.

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Digital Divide a
Solution?
Digital Divide creates Discrimination in the
Society.
But Age based Digital Divide may be a solution
for Negative Impacts of Tech on Young
Generation.
Age based allowance and availability of
technology can have a positive Impact.
Technological Limitations can make Children to
interact more with reality.

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Our Expectations
From Young Users-
Children with more interaction with culture and real-life experiences at
early age.

Children equipped with organized & proper technological knowledge.

Children with ethical knowledge & values while using technology.

Children showing more social likings and less technological obsession.

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Suggestions
In terms of Young Users-
1. Supervised technological Parenting.
2. Less and minimal interaction with
technology at early age.
3. More social and interactive upbringing.
4. Digital parental guidance and the range
of freedom should be evaluated.
5. Allowance of technological interactions
must be controlled and age based.
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Thank You

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