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Ep. 6: Put Down the Phone—A Fifth Grader’s Take on Empathy & Technology
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In Episode 6 of Voices of the Albemarle, 11-year-old Penelope Nickens, a fifth grader at Northeast Academy of Aerospace and Advanced Technologies, joins Izzy and David to share a powerful and refreshing perspective on today’s digital world.
Penelope opens up about the effects of constant screen time, social media, and consumer culture on empathy—both for her generation and those before it. From cyberbullying to nonstop advertising, she explains what she sees happening around her and how small changes can help make the world a more thoughtful, connected place.
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