Explore the ethical dilemmas of social media with Mia Marenco. Uncover risks, rethink habits, and advocate for a balanced digital world!
Speaker
Mia Marenco
Agenda
7:00pm - Arrival (light refreshments)
7:30pm - Lecture commences
8:30pm - Questions and answers
9:00pm - Event ends
Synopsis
Social media connects billions across the globe, shaping how we communicate, learn, and live. But at what cost? In this engaging and thought-provoking talk, Mia Marenco—an ethics committee representative at BCS and an expert in mental health, healthcare informatics, AI, and decentralized technologies—will explore the ethical dilemmas and risks lurking behind our screens.
From algorithmic manipulation to the mental health impacts of viral trends, Mia will unpack the challenges posed by social media while offering lighter, interactive moments to keep the conversation engaging.
Students will leave empowered to rethink their digital habits and advocate for a more ethical and balanced online world.
Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.
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This event is brought to you by: Hertfordshire branch and ICT Ethics specialist group
