Ed Surge – Stephen Noonoo
“Every Saturday for the past ten years, author and director Tiffany Shlain turns off her phone and powers down her devices for what she calls “Tech Shabbats,” a reference to the Jewish sabbath. “I love all the good the web can do to ignite a global conversation,” says Shlain, who is perhaps best known for founding the Webby Awards, which recognizes websites and works of digital media. “But it’s not good all the time.” Now she’s merging her screen skepticism with another of her projects, Character Day. Taking place on Sept. 27, the event focuses on building social-emotional traits such as empathy, perspective, curiosity and perseverance in students.” (more)