1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:14,640 Welcome to Students Incorporated, a podcast exploring the topics of business, education, 2 00:00:14,640 --> 00:00:16,200 technology and design. 3 00:00:16,200 --> 00:00:17,640 I'm your host, Mr. Jason. 4 00:00:17,640 --> 00:00:24,000 Join me weekly as my team and I produce content that's informative, positive, fun and uplifting. 5 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:28,440 Episodes include student conversations, interviews with thought leaders and inspirational stories 6 00:00:28,440 --> 00:00:30,080 with an international flavor. 7 00:00:30,080 --> 00:00:34,040 This podcast is created and produced with the help of students from the International 8 00:00:34,040 --> 00:00:36,240 Community School of Bangkok. 9 00:00:36,240 --> 00:00:43,520 In today's episode, we get into some tech talk with Mr. James about the subject of educational 10 00:00:43,520 --> 00:00:48,000 technology, then followed by a discussion about the pros and cons of technology. 11 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:50,720 I'm joined by co-hosts Rebecca and Premi. 12 00:00:50,720 --> 00:00:53,960 Before we get into segment one, let's hear our quote of the day and get some headline 13 00:00:53,960 --> 00:00:54,960 news. 14 00:00:54,960 --> 00:00:57,560 Our quote of the day comes from George Corros. 15 00:00:57,560 --> 00:01:02,180 He is quoted to have said, technology will never replace great teachers, but in the hands 16 00:01:02,180 --> 00:01:04,680 of great teachers, it's transformational. 17 00:01:04,680 --> 00:01:09,680 This quote emphasizes the importance of teachers in the educational system, acknowledging that 18 00:01:09,680 --> 00:01:14,160 technology alone cannot replicate the impact of a talented teacher. 19 00:01:14,160 --> 00:01:19,720 However, when used effectively by skilled educators, technology has the power to revolutionize 20 00:01:19,720 --> 00:01:21,960 the learning experience. 21 00:01:21,960 --> 00:01:24,240 Here are some tech-focused news headlines. 22 00:01:24,240 --> 00:01:28,720 Our first headlines come from two days ago, the Global Tech Summit 2023 held in Seoul, 23 00:01:28,720 --> 00:01:32,960 South Korea, where business and political experts came to discuss the role that technology 24 00:01:32,960 --> 00:01:35,560 could play in solving global issues. 25 00:01:35,560 --> 00:01:39,780 The summit also provides participants the opportunity to learn from talks and connect 26 00:01:39,780 --> 00:01:40,780 with speakers. 27 00:01:40,780 --> 00:01:45,260 The Global Tech Summit also works with local host country partners, providing better insights 28 00:01:45,260 --> 00:01:47,300 into some of the local tech trends. 29 00:01:47,300 --> 00:01:49,800 And now onto the topic of blockchain. 30 00:01:49,800 --> 00:01:55,800 Blockchain event organizer IBEO will be collaborating with its partners to host a 2023 tech investment 31 00:01:55,800 --> 00:02:01,480 show at the Queen's Seiriki National Convention Center from October 26 to 29. 32 00:02:01,480 --> 00:02:05,240 The event will be mainly focused on business and technology with an additional focus on 33 00:02:05,240 --> 00:02:06,240 sustainability. 34 00:02:06,240 --> 00:02:10,960 There will be speakers from around the world attending different panel sessions and activities 35 00:02:10,960 --> 00:02:15,320 that will allow participants to develop sustainable business practices and more. 36 00:02:15,320 --> 00:02:20,080 And finally, in another controversial move after taking over Twitter and rebranding it 37 00:02:20,080 --> 00:02:25,240 X, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has recently stated in an interview that X will be considering 38 00:02:25,240 --> 00:02:27,680 adding a small fee for all its users. 39 00:02:27,680 --> 00:02:30,480 This is to help combat the many bots on the platform. 40 00:02:30,480 --> 00:02:35,520 The statement was met with widespread dissatisfaction with X users voicing their disapproval on 41 00:02:35,520 --> 00:02:36,520 the site. 42 00:02:36,520 --> 00:02:40,200 The addition of a monthly fee to the site may cause more users to withdraw from the 43 00:02:40,200 --> 00:02:47,080 platform, which could then have effects on its short-term profitability. 44 00:02:47,080 --> 00:02:49,440 Thank you for the quote and news headlines. 45 00:02:49,440 --> 00:02:54,940 Speaking of tech platforms, did you know Students Incorporated is listed on six podcast streaming 46 00:02:54,940 --> 00:02:59,560 platforms such as Spotify, Apple, Google, and several others? 47 00:02:59,560 --> 00:03:04,360 We're also on Instagram, YouTube, and X, formerly known as Twitter. 48 00:03:04,360 --> 00:03:09,260 I wanted to point that out so our listeners know we are not just a one platform show. 49 00:03:09,260 --> 00:03:12,960 So depending on your platform preference, you should be able to find us. 50 00:03:12,960 --> 00:03:15,800 Okay, let's jump into our first segment. 51 00:03:15,800 --> 00:03:17,640 Welcome to the show, Mr. James. 52 00:03:17,640 --> 00:03:21,980 Would you like to introduce yourself and then tell us a little bit about yourself, as well 53 00:03:21,980 --> 00:03:25,080 as what inspired you to major in technology? 54 00:03:25,080 --> 00:03:27,320 Hi, thank you for helping me. 55 00:03:27,320 --> 00:03:34,400 I have been a teacher at ICS for 15 years, always in middle school, loving it and enjoying 56 00:03:34,400 --> 00:03:35,400 it. 57 00:03:35,400 --> 00:03:36,400 Oh wow, that's great. 58 00:03:36,400 --> 00:03:37,400 That's quite a long time too. 59 00:03:37,400 --> 00:03:38,400 And thank you so much. 60 00:03:38,400 --> 00:03:42,440 Now jumping into our first question, if you could change your name for a day, what would 61 00:03:42,440 --> 00:03:43,440 it be? 62 00:03:43,440 --> 00:03:49,600 I probably wouldn't change my name because Student Ori is calling me Mr. Handsome James. 63 00:03:49,600 --> 00:03:55,040 So I want to keep that not just for a day, but just for a year maybe. 64 00:03:55,040 --> 00:04:00,320 What's some of the coolest technology you've seen in a movie or TV show recently? 65 00:04:00,320 --> 00:04:02,880 I love Mission Impossible. 66 00:04:02,880 --> 00:04:04,520 I like the theme sound too. 67 00:04:04,520 --> 00:04:11,960 Yeah, and I don't want to spoil the movie, but the last one is Involved with AI. 68 00:04:11,960 --> 00:04:15,080 To talk about technology is probably the previous one. 69 00:04:15,080 --> 00:04:19,000 Remember the one that they used to grow up to climb the building? 70 00:04:19,000 --> 00:04:22,320 That one, that's probably the one I love the most. 71 00:04:22,320 --> 00:04:26,880 I keep saying I'll watch it, but I never get the time to, so I'll have to watch it. 72 00:04:26,880 --> 00:04:28,360 I have to, I have to. 73 00:04:28,360 --> 00:04:33,800 All right, now easing into tech talk with intersecting with education. 74 00:04:33,800 --> 00:04:38,520 What are some key skills necessary for students within the field of technology? 75 00:04:38,520 --> 00:04:41,640 Basic one, they have to be able to turn on the computer. 76 00:04:41,640 --> 00:04:47,400 They use a lot of laptop, right, but the PC or the one at home that you have to actually 77 00:04:47,400 --> 00:04:50,360 put the button to turn it on. 78 00:04:50,360 --> 00:04:54,280 And believe it or not, a lot of teachers also need that skill as well. 79 00:04:54,280 --> 00:04:56,280 I said, my computer doesn't turn on. 80 00:04:56,280 --> 00:04:58,120 Okay, check the switch. 81 00:04:58,120 --> 00:05:01,580 So that's basic thing that they need, everyone need that. 82 00:05:01,580 --> 00:05:06,120 Now what are some of the biggest challenges you face when teaching technology in a classroom 83 00:05:06,120 --> 00:05:07,120 setting? 84 00:05:07,120 --> 00:05:12,080 Right now, students have been using iPad or touchscreen at home all the time. 85 00:05:12,080 --> 00:05:14,600 So they assume that everything is touchscreen. 86 00:05:14,600 --> 00:05:15,600 We have iPad, right? 87 00:05:15,600 --> 00:05:16,600 Yeah. 88 00:05:16,600 --> 00:05:17,600 So they thought it's touchscreen. 89 00:05:17,600 --> 00:05:19,240 So I have fingerprint all over my screen. 90 00:05:19,240 --> 00:05:20,240 Oh no. 91 00:05:20,240 --> 00:05:23,480 So that's the challenge to tell them, no, this is not a touchscreen. 92 00:05:23,480 --> 00:05:24,480 That's right. 93 00:05:24,480 --> 00:05:25,480 That is some challenge. 94 00:05:25,480 --> 00:05:27,560 That is a challenge indeed. 95 00:05:27,560 --> 00:05:31,360 And how do you expect educational technology to change in the future? 96 00:05:31,360 --> 00:05:37,280 I think AI has been involved with a lot of things, not only in education, but in other 97 00:05:37,280 --> 00:05:38,280 parts as well. 98 00:05:38,280 --> 00:05:42,000 So I think AI is going to be a part of things that we have to adapt to. 99 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:44,800 You probably heard of chat GPT and those sort of things. 100 00:05:44,800 --> 00:05:47,480 I think that's going to be involved in education even more. 101 00:05:47,480 --> 00:05:48,480 Oh, I see. 102 00:05:48,480 --> 00:05:53,080 It'll be really interesting to see the changes technology will bring for education. 103 00:05:53,080 --> 00:05:58,800 Now diving deeper, administrators, teachers, students, and parents are all stakeholders 104 00:05:58,800 --> 00:05:59,980 for education. 105 00:05:59,980 --> 00:06:04,120 With that in mind, what kind of advice would you give to each of these groups about the 106 00:06:04,120 --> 00:06:06,960 use of technology in school and at home? 107 00:06:06,960 --> 00:06:12,280 I don't have specific advice for each group, but I have all our advice for all of them. 108 00:06:12,280 --> 00:06:14,480 My advice would be don't be afraid of them. 109 00:06:14,480 --> 00:06:18,160 Just get into it, embrace it, and learn from it together. 110 00:06:18,160 --> 00:06:22,040 Not just from one part of the society. 111 00:06:22,040 --> 00:06:23,040 Just do it together. 112 00:06:23,040 --> 00:06:27,680 I think I'm excited to see new things and I believe that God has given us the brain 113 00:06:27,680 --> 00:06:30,840 to create new things and technology is a part of that. 114 00:06:30,840 --> 00:06:34,080 And I'm excited to see new things coming up our way. 115 00:06:34,080 --> 00:06:35,840 And that concludes our first segment. 116 00:06:35,840 --> 00:06:45,200 We'll be right back with our second segment right after this short announcement. 117 00:06:45,200 --> 00:06:49,800 The schedule for ICS students athletes seems to be very full these days. 118 00:06:49,800 --> 00:06:54,480 Both our girls and boys varsity volleyball teams are traveling abroad to play in ACSC 119 00:06:54,480 --> 00:06:55,480 tournaments. 120 00:06:55,480 --> 00:06:56,480 Let's go Eagles! 121 00:06:56,480 --> 00:06:58,880 Moving on to some college admission news. 122 00:06:58,880 --> 00:07:04,880 We've had several college representatives visit as well as college information seasons. 123 00:07:04,880 --> 00:07:09,120 Make sure to take advantage of the opportunity to visit with the college reps. 124 00:07:09,120 --> 00:07:11,680 Lots more will be coming soon. 125 00:07:11,680 --> 00:07:17,480 October is a busy month on the Thai event calendar with several festivals and celebrations 126 00:07:17,480 --> 00:07:21,360 that reflect Thai traditions and cultural values. 127 00:07:21,360 --> 00:07:25,540 Make sure to check it out. 128 00:07:25,540 --> 00:07:30,200 We are back with our second segment with Mr. James and we're still talking about technology 129 00:07:30,200 --> 00:07:35,280 and specifically we wanted to discuss some of the pros and cons associated with today's 130 00:07:35,280 --> 00:07:37,880 youth and the use of technology. 131 00:07:37,880 --> 00:07:39,560 Premi will start us off. 132 00:07:39,560 --> 00:07:42,880 To start this segment off diving right back into technology. 133 00:07:42,880 --> 00:07:47,600 What are some big pros of technology when it comes to today's use? 134 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:53,120 Today all information is available for them to search and find at their own fingertip 24 135 00:07:53,120 --> 00:07:54,120 7. 136 00:07:54,120 --> 00:07:58,880 And whenever you want to look for something it's there for them. 137 00:07:58,880 --> 00:08:04,320 Also the other pro that I can see is that it seems like technology is getting cheaper 138 00:08:04,320 --> 00:08:05,320 and cheaper. 139 00:08:05,320 --> 00:08:09,760 It can get cheaper than back in my time. 140 00:08:09,760 --> 00:08:13,880 What are some big cons of technology when it comes to today's use? 141 00:08:13,880 --> 00:08:19,520 Since we have technology available and information available so that's become too much. 142 00:08:19,520 --> 00:08:24,680 It's like information overload, there are so many sources and you have to decide which 143 00:08:24,680 --> 00:08:28,560 one is reliable, which one that you should trust and some of them even contrast with 144 00:08:28,560 --> 00:08:29,880 each other. 145 00:08:29,880 --> 00:08:36,640 And that's one thing that confuses to other people and the fear of being left out from 146 00:08:36,640 --> 00:08:37,640 social media. 147 00:08:37,640 --> 00:08:44,680 That's the other con I can see that oh what if I don't know about that. 148 00:08:44,680 --> 00:08:50,800 Another thing that we see happen even at school is either online or offline, cyber bullying 149 00:08:50,800 --> 00:08:53,920 and other things that are happening. 150 00:08:53,920 --> 00:09:01,640 And the isolation is when kids have devices on their own by themselves and they keep spending 151 00:09:01,640 --> 00:09:02,640 time on that. 152 00:09:02,640 --> 00:09:06,800 They can be lonely, they can be depressed and be isolated in their own corner. 153 00:09:06,800 --> 00:09:14,320 Yeah for sure and there's like a fear of missing out or just like yeah mental health impacts. 154 00:09:14,320 --> 00:09:21,520 There are drawbacks to reverse like to counter the positive impacts that technology brings. 155 00:09:21,520 --> 00:09:27,000 And out of some of these cons, which ones would you say seems to cause the biggest issue? 156 00:09:27,000 --> 00:09:32,840 I would say the isolation, the one that being alone with the device and then can cause other 157 00:09:32,840 --> 00:09:37,760 things and can cause you to become depressed and can cause you to become like the fear 158 00:09:37,760 --> 00:09:41,360 of being left out and other things. 159 00:09:41,360 --> 00:09:46,520 And I heard that it becomes a disease that when you don't have your phone with you, 160 00:09:46,520 --> 00:09:48,080 it seems like something is missing from you. 161 00:09:48,080 --> 00:09:52,000 It's like you have a headache, you have all sorts of symptoms because you don't have 162 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,760 your device with you. 163 00:09:53,760 --> 00:09:57,880 So I would say that's the biggest thing if it goes that extreme. 164 00:09:57,880 --> 00:10:02,640 That's when technology and phones like devices became our master instead of thought. 165 00:10:02,640 --> 00:10:07,480 Are you seeing or hearing about any type of solutions that may help us mitigate the negative 166 00:10:07,480 --> 00:10:10,920 impact that comes with the cons you shared? 167 00:10:10,920 --> 00:10:14,720 I don't think we have any solution yet, but I have some suggestion. 168 00:10:14,720 --> 00:10:21,400 I think that the time limit, to set up the time limit for screen time, limited to one 169 00:10:21,400 --> 00:10:23,160 hour a day if possible. 170 00:10:23,160 --> 00:10:26,080 I don't know if that could be possible or not. 171 00:10:26,080 --> 00:10:32,160 But if we can set up the screen time or even set up the age limit, like wait until they 172 00:10:32,160 --> 00:10:35,680 are in middle school before giving them a phone or something. 173 00:10:35,680 --> 00:10:37,640 I'm not sure that you agree with that or not. 174 00:10:37,640 --> 00:10:42,520 But even if it not solve the problem, it will reduce the problem that might come later. 175 00:10:42,520 --> 00:10:43,520 Yeah, right. 176 00:10:43,520 --> 00:10:44,520 For sure. 177 00:10:44,520 --> 00:10:48,920 And I feel like all of the solutions that will be proposed are like very nuanced in 178 00:10:48,920 --> 00:10:54,080 a way that everyone will disagree and not there is no one solution that everyone will 179 00:10:54,080 --> 00:10:59,040 agree on and there's no one solution that will be beneficial to everyone. 180 00:10:59,040 --> 00:11:00,520 So it's like very nuanced in a way. 181 00:11:00,520 --> 00:11:05,840 And it's such a big problem that it's hard to find like one simple problem, one simple 182 00:11:05,840 --> 00:11:07,760 solution that would be like the answer. 183 00:11:07,760 --> 00:11:08,760 Yeah. 184 00:11:08,760 --> 00:11:10,920 And it's not only up to one person. 185 00:11:10,920 --> 00:11:13,360 It has to become as a community to help. 186 00:11:13,360 --> 00:11:14,360 Yeah. 187 00:11:14,360 --> 00:11:16,400 It's not just like the child, right? 188 00:11:16,400 --> 00:11:19,600 It's like the child, the parent, the teachers, family. 189 00:11:19,600 --> 00:11:23,680 It's like a joint effort for this issue. 190 00:11:23,680 --> 00:11:28,560 I feel like if we work on it more, we think about it more and work together more, it can 191 00:11:28,560 --> 00:11:29,560 be promising. 192 00:11:29,560 --> 00:11:30,560 Yeah. 193 00:11:30,560 --> 00:11:35,180 And I think we already start to see that this is a problem and we are looking to it and 194 00:11:35,180 --> 00:11:39,000 everybody is in that thing and try to find a solution. 195 00:11:39,000 --> 00:11:40,000 Yeah. 196 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:43,280 The first like step to solving a problem would be like acknowledging it. 197 00:11:43,280 --> 00:11:44,280 Yeah. 198 00:11:44,280 --> 00:11:45,280 Right. 199 00:11:45,280 --> 00:11:46,280 So we're on that that step. 200 00:11:46,280 --> 00:11:51,040 And now back on the topic of challenges, but this time with the historical twist, what 201 00:11:51,040 --> 00:11:55,160 were some of the challenges you had with technology back in your day? 202 00:11:55,160 --> 00:11:56,880 How would you say this has changed now? 203 00:11:56,880 --> 00:11:57,880 Okay. 204 00:11:57,880 --> 00:11:58,880 How long do you have? 205 00:11:58,880 --> 00:11:59,880 I have so many. 206 00:11:59,880 --> 00:12:00,880 Oh, right. 207 00:12:00,880 --> 00:12:01,880 Okay. 208 00:12:01,880 --> 00:12:02,880 Let's. 209 00:12:02,880 --> 00:12:06,880 And we can like trace back from there and we can gradually go to right now. 210 00:12:06,880 --> 00:12:09,000 Do you want to start? 211 00:12:09,000 --> 00:12:10,480 Let's start with my first computer. 212 00:12:10,480 --> 00:12:11,480 All right. 213 00:12:11,480 --> 00:12:17,880 The challenge that I have is it took 15 minutes at least to boot my computer. 214 00:12:17,880 --> 00:12:18,880 Oh, wow. 215 00:12:18,880 --> 00:12:22,920 Once I press the power button, I just go make a cup of coffee, come back. 216 00:12:22,920 --> 00:12:25,560 It's still loading. 217 00:12:25,560 --> 00:12:28,560 Even Windows 95 is still loading. 218 00:12:28,560 --> 00:12:34,240 You always finish your coffee and then it's ready for you to use. 219 00:12:34,240 --> 00:12:40,040 And the problem with computer that I have back in my day is like we use for this. 220 00:12:40,040 --> 00:12:41,600 You know, I've heard of it. 221 00:12:41,600 --> 00:12:42,600 Yeah. 222 00:12:42,600 --> 00:12:43,600 The for this so small. 223 00:12:43,600 --> 00:12:44,600 So one point four. 224 00:12:44,600 --> 00:12:45,600 Oh, wow. 225 00:12:45,600 --> 00:12:46,600 One point four. 226 00:12:46,600 --> 00:12:47,600 But even gigabytes. 227 00:12:47,600 --> 00:12:48,600 All right. 228 00:12:48,600 --> 00:12:53,600 I'm imagining that on my phone right now. 229 00:12:53,600 --> 00:12:54,600 It doesn't work. 230 00:12:54,600 --> 00:12:57,040 So you probably can save one document. 231 00:12:57,040 --> 00:13:00,040 Not even a picture. 232 00:13:00,040 --> 00:13:01,040 Oh, no. 233 00:13:01,040 --> 00:13:02,040 Yeah. 234 00:13:02,040 --> 00:13:05,800 So if you have a movie, it's impossible to put it in. 235 00:13:05,800 --> 00:13:07,920 But I'm glad that there's no ping. 236 00:13:07,920 --> 00:13:13,000 We have everything, even the Internet to get online. 237 00:13:13,000 --> 00:13:14,000 You need a modem. 238 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:17,200 You have to dial a modem, wait for it to connect and it's so expensive. 239 00:13:17,200 --> 00:13:18,200 Yeah, I can't imagine. 240 00:13:18,200 --> 00:13:22,480 It must be rich to get online in order to access Internet. 241 00:13:22,480 --> 00:13:25,440 So I'm glad that I'm past that stage. 242 00:13:25,440 --> 00:13:28,360 And I'm right here with all the technology that we have right now. 243 00:13:28,360 --> 00:13:30,520 Well, that sounds crazy. 244 00:13:30,520 --> 00:13:34,280 We have more advanced technology right now, like faster Internet. 245 00:13:34,280 --> 00:13:37,400 And there's still complain that my computer is too slow. 246 00:13:37,400 --> 00:13:38,920 Yeah, that's true. 247 00:13:38,920 --> 00:13:43,560 What are your thoughts about a free Internet and the idea of open source? 248 00:13:43,560 --> 00:13:44,560 I love it. 249 00:13:44,560 --> 00:13:45,560 I supporting this. 250 00:13:45,560 --> 00:13:49,800 I think we already start having free Wi-Fi everywhere now. 251 00:13:49,800 --> 00:13:53,120 So with free Wi-Fi, you can access Internet. 252 00:13:53,120 --> 00:14:00,240 I think it's a good thing is when people have free Internet, you can get information anytime 253 00:14:00,240 --> 00:14:01,240 we want. 254 00:14:01,240 --> 00:14:02,800 And that's a good thing. 255 00:14:02,800 --> 00:14:05,440 And with open source, that's even better. 256 00:14:05,440 --> 00:14:10,480 When there's open source available, people can come and try new things. 257 00:14:10,480 --> 00:14:12,520 They can code a new thing. 258 00:14:12,520 --> 00:14:13,800 We can have a new app. 259 00:14:13,800 --> 00:14:16,720 We can have all new technology from open source. 260 00:14:16,720 --> 00:14:19,240 I'm supporting this 100%. 261 00:14:19,240 --> 00:14:25,000 Do you think there should be a limit to how much information is accessible to everyone 262 00:14:25,000 --> 00:14:27,120 anywhere, any information? 263 00:14:27,120 --> 00:14:33,080 Or do you think there still should be some limit or boundary as to where that extent 264 00:14:33,080 --> 00:14:34,080 should stop? 265 00:14:34,080 --> 00:14:36,360 I don't think the limit should be with the information. 266 00:14:36,360 --> 00:14:39,680 I think the limit should be on how people use it. 267 00:14:39,680 --> 00:14:42,840 When you have that information, what are you going to use that information? 268 00:14:42,840 --> 00:14:48,160 I don't think the police of this who can check the Internet. 269 00:14:48,160 --> 00:14:52,400 It's not happening yet, though. 270 00:14:52,400 --> 00:14:55,000 Something that we're looking forward to. 271 00:14:55,000 --> 00:14:56,600 But I support this idea. 272 00:14:56,600 --> 00:15:01,440 When we have everything open, good things should come out of that. 273 00:15:01,440 --> 00:15:07,920 What do you think of having an open source or having access to anything and all information? 274 00:15:07,920 --> 00:15:11,480 I feel like in terms of that would be great for transparency. 275 00:15:11,480 --> 00:15:19,040 Because it helps with unequal distribution of wealth, too. 276 00:15:19,040 --> 00:15:24,400 People who tend to be more impoverished tend to have less access to information. 277 00:15:24,400 --> 00:15:29,760 So having an equal access to information for everyone would help, in a way, close that 278 00:15:29,760 --> 00:15:30,760 gap. 279 00:15:30,760 --> 00:15:36,360 But I do feel that with transparency, would you feel like governmental officials or governmental 280 00:15:36,360 --> 00:15:37,360 documents? 281 00:15:37,360 --> 00:15:42,560 How do you feel about that, being in the open and being accessible? 282 00:15:42,560 --> 00:15:43,720 That's a good point. 283 00:15:43,720 --> 00:15:45,680 I didn't think of that. 284 00:15:45,680 --> 00:15:50,880 Some information has to be confidential. 285 00:15:50,880 --> 00:15:51,880 That's a good point. 286 00:15:51,880 --> 00:15:54,120 I didn't really think of that. 287 00:15:54,120 --> 00:15:57,480 So definitely some personal information. 288 00:15:57,480 --> 00:15:59,240 I don't want to be open to the public. 289 00:15:59,240 --> 00:16:01,000 Anyone can access that. 290 00:16:01,000 --> 00:16:03,920 So that scares me now. 291 00:16:03,920 --> 00:16:07,600 Oh yeah, now you mentioned personal, right? 292 00:16:07,600 --> 00:16:10,800 That just made me think, too. 293 00:16:10,800 --> 00:16:18,520 I feel like one of the dangers or one of what people find scary with today's how open information 294 00:16:18,520 --> 00:16:20,560 is is your personal privacy. 295 00:16:20,560 --> 00:16:22,920 Yeah, and the need to access it. 296 00:16:22,920 --> 00:16:26,160 And sometimes I feel like it scares a lot of people, too. 297 00:16:26,160 --> 00:16:31,120 If you go to Google and you search up your full name and then you see a picture of yourself 298 00:16:31,120 --> 00:16:34,520 and you're like, wait, wait, wait, wait, I did not upload that to Google. 299 00:16:34,520 --> 00:16:35,840 How do they have that? 300 00:16:35,840 --> 00:16:36,840 That's very interesting. 301 00:16:36,840 --> 00:16:37,840 Yeah. 302 00:16:37,840 --> 00:16:41,640 So I think we do need someone to govern that and look into that. 303 00:16:41,640 --> 00:16:46,880 And how that will be governed will be another interesting thing to think about. 304 00:16:46,880 --> 00:16:51,160 But yeah, I see where you're coming from though with information being out in the open and 305 00:16:51,160 --> 00:16:52,160 being accessible. 306 00:16:52,160 --> 00:16:53,160 And so certain information. 307 00:16:53,160 --> 00:16:54,160 Right, right, right. 308 00:16:54,160 --> 00:16:57,000 Yeah, for sure, for sure. 309 00:16:57,000 --> 00:17:02,520 And now we know that some technologies like social media can have a negative impact on 310 00:17:02,520 --> 00:17:03,960 a person's mental health. 311 00:17:03,960 --> 00:17:08,800 In fact, research shows that teens who use technology for more than an hour each day 312 00:17:08,800 --> 00:17:13,080 are more likely to report feeling depressed, lonely or anxious. 313 00:17:13,080 --> 00:17:15,240 And this report is by the Children's Health. 314 00:17:15,240 --> 00:17:19,760 What are your thoughts on the impacts of technology on mental health and how we can help each 315 00:17:19,760 --> 00:17:20,920 other in that area? 316 00:17:20,920 --> 00:17:25,880 Yeah, definitely anything that do that's too much is always harmful. 317 00:17:25,880 --> 00:17:34,120 If you spend too much time on anything and social media or technology can be addictive. 318 00:17:34,120 --> 00:17:39,040 If you scroll down through Instagram, the feed just keep coming. 319 00:17:39,040 --> 00:17:40,320 It does keep coming. 320 00:17:40,320 --> 00:17:42,560 Yeah, it gets longer and longer. 321 00:17:42,560 --> 00:17:45,240 My suggestion would be just put it down. 322 00:17:45,240 --> 00:17:46,240 But it's hard. 323 00:17:46,240 --> 00:17:47,240 I understand. 324 00:17:47,240 --> 00:17:49,920 Myself is like, oh, I've spent half an hour on this. 325 00:17:49,920 --> 00:17:50,920 All right. 326 00:17:50,920 --> 00:17:51,920 You don't realize it. 327 00:17:51,920 --> 00:17:57,080 If they can put it down, go out, play some sport, play volleyball, play basketball, do 328 00:17:57,080 --> 00:18:02,120 something with your friend, do something that team sport, do something that together with 329 00:18:02,120 --> 00:18:06,680 your friend or even have a cup of coffee, go out in simple coffee, have a cup of your 330 00:18:06,680 --> 00:18:07,960 friends or something. 331 00:18:07,960 --> 00:18:14,160 Yeah, there's some ways we can help lessen and reduce the negative impacts on a person's 332 00:18:14,160 --> 00:18:15,160 mental health. 333 00:18:15,160 --> 00:18:20,400 But I feel like mental health and technology now is so intertwined in a way that the use 334 00:18:20,400 --> 00:18:24,560 of technology or how long you use it can definitely impact mental health. 335 00:18:24,560 --> 00:18:28,720 Like I said, anything that you spend too long on it. 336 00:18:28,720 --> 00:18:31,400 But if you're too long, then you can get injured. 337 00:18:31,400 --> 00:18:34,240 I'm not going to blame so much social media for that. 338 00:18:34,240 --> 00:18:39,880 I get connected with my friend 20 years ago through Facebook who live far away from each 339 00:18:39,880 --> 00:18:40,880 other. 340 00:18:40,880 --> 00:18:41,880 So it's a good thing. 341 00:18:41,880 --> 00:18:46,320 But when you spend too much time on it, depending on how you use it, technology is good, but 342 00:18:46,320 --> 00:18:52,040 don't spend too much time on it and then that will cause mental issue, depression or other 343 00:18:52,040 --> 00:18:53,040 things. 344 00:18:53,040 --> 00:18:54,040 I agree. 345 00:18:54,040 --> 00:18:58,600 So like technology is only a tool and don't let it be part of us. 346 00:18:58,600 --> 00:19:00,280 Thanks for today's talking. 347 00:19:00,280 --> 00:19:01,920 Thank you. 348 00:19:01,920 --> 00:19:06,080 And with that last helpful piece of advice, we have run out of time. 349 00:19:06,080 --> 00:19:08,640 Thanks again for joining us, Mr. James. 350 00:19:08,640 --> 00:19:24,040 This is an important topic to always keep talking about, especially with today's youth. 351 00:19:24,040 --> 00:19:28,600 As we end this episode, I'm reminded of our talk with Mrs. Heather about the topic of 352 00:19:28,600 --> 00:19:31,460 having a healthy balance in our lives. 353 00:19:31,460 --> 00:19:36,000 That same concept could be applied to how we use technology to have a healthy balance 354 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:40,680 and not let technology rule us, but rather we rule technology since we're the ones that 355 00:19:40,680 --> 00:19:42,200 created it and maintain it. 356 00:19:42,200 --> 00:19:43,200 Some food for thought. 357 00:19:43,200 --> 00:19:47,760 Stay tuned for our next episode as we jump into a discussion about politics with several 358 00:19:47,760 --> 00:19:49,480 student council members. 359 00:19:49,480 --> 00:19:54,200 As always, this podcast would not be possible without the hard work and support of our international 360 00:19:54,200 --> 00:19:55,880 student production team. 361 00:19:55,880 --> 00:20:01,560 All music and sound effects are courtesy of Pixabay.com, a vibrant community of creatives 362 00:20:01,560 --> 00:20:05,440 sharing copyright free images, videos and music. 363 00:20:05,440 --> 00:20:07,880 And we are signing off until next time. 364 00:20:07,880 --> 00:20:35,800 Be your Students Incorporated, because your voice matters.