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Youth & Tech: Wisdom 2.0 Conference 2011

Explore mindful tech use for youth at Wisdom 2.0 Youth Conference. Learn from experts like Daniel Siegel & Meng Tan. Sept 17, Mountain View.

LINE GOGUEN-HUGHES
Jul 21, 2025
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Youth & Tech: Wisdom 2.0 Conference 2011

The Impact of Technology on Today's Youth

Modern technology offers incredible opportunities for young people, but also presents unique challenges. With 75% of teens owning smartphones and sending 3,339+ texts monthly, digital engagement is reshaping youth development.

Wisdom 2.0 Youth Conference: Balancing Tech & Mindfulness

This groundbreaking event addresses:
- Healthy digital habits for teens
- Mindful technology use
- Building emotional resilience in digital spaces

  • Daniel Siegel (Clinical Professor of Psychiatry)
  • Meng Tan (Google's "Jolly Good Fellow")
  • Susan Kaiser Greenland (Mindfulness expert)
  • Michelle Gale (Parenting in the Digital Age)
  • Soren Gordhamer (Wisdom 2.0 founder)

Event Details

When: September 17, 2011
Where: Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA
Who Should Attend:
- Parents & educators
- Youth mentors
- Concerned community members
- Young adults

Why This Matters Now

Technology isn't disappearing - we must learn to:
1. Recognize digital overuse warning signs
2. Implement healthy screen time boundaries
3. Teach mindful engagement with devices
4. Foster real-world connections alongside digital ones

Learn more about the Wisdom 2.0 Youth Conference (original link preserved)

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