The Disconnect Paradox: How hyper-digitalization is contributing to the loneliness epidemic and fracturing families and societies

​Session Overview

​The Disconnect Paradox: How hyper-digitalization is contributing to the loneliness epidemic and fracturing families and societies

​Despite living in the most connected era in history, loneliness and social fragmentation are on the rise. This panel will explore how hyper-digitalization and rapid technological advancement - driven by business models optimized for engagement, rather than wellbeing - are widening generational divides and weakening family and community bonds. Experts will discuss strategies for recalibrating our relationship with technology to restore human connection, strengthen families, and foster societal cohesion.

​Speakers

• ​Isabelle Hau — Executive Director Stanford Accelerator for Learning

• ​Gaia Bernstein — Tech Policy Expert and Law Professor; Visiting Fellow at Brookings Institute; author of 'Unwired' Seton Hall University School of Law

• ​Dr.Mitch Prinstein — Senior Science Advisor American Psychological Association

• ​Anil Soni — Chief Executive Officer WHO Foundation

​Human Change House

​How will children raised by technology change our society?

​The Human Change House returns to Davos — a space that has become known for asking big questions about where humanity is headed amid the race for AI dominance and the current impact to children. As technology continues to shape our world, it is imperative that we question the business incentives behind AI models and ensure that we use these systems to promote humanity’s best interests.