DL 354

Things Fall Apart

Hey all. Here's Digitally Literate, issue #354. Welcome to 2023! I took some time away for the holiday season and I'm excited to get started on some new initiatives.

🔖 Key Takeaways

📚 This Week’s Highlights

Generative AI is reshaping how we interact with technology, bringing both opportunities and challenges.
Why this matters: ChatGPT is a proof of concept for AI's potential. What matters is how we use these tools moving forward.

Generative AI is altering how we search and gather information online. Tools like You.com integrate text, code, and image generation within search results.
Why this matters: AI-driven search could disrupt traditional platforms like Google, reshaping how we access knowledge.

danah boyd reflects on the decline of social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, suggesting failure can be a generative process.
Why this matters: Social media's collapse highlights the need to reimagine content moderation and community safety.

Monique Judge calls for a return to personal blogging as a way to reclaim online spaces and build authentic connections.
Why this matters: Blogging allows creators to own their platforms and foster meaningful engagement beyond algorithms.

Explore 200,000 galaxies and travel back to the Big Bang with Brice Ménard’s incredible visualization.
Why this matters: Tools like this offer perspective and inspire curiosity about our universe.

🛠️ DO: A Thinking Tool for Uncertainty

The Uncertainty Matrix helps navigate unknowns with four quadrants: Known-Knowns, Known-Unknowns, Unknown-Knowns, and Unknown-Unknowns. Use this framework to make better decisions in complex situations.

🌟 Closing Reflection

“Education is not about thinning the herd. Education is about helping every student succeed.”
— Andrew Ng

Reflect and Engage

Thank you for reading Digitally Literate. Stay tuned for more insights and discussions. Connect with me at hello@digitallyliterate.net or explore Newsletter Index for all past issues.