What I think is interesting is that my passion point has ended up having
a broader relevancy as digital culture and the Internet have become
more central to people’s lives. I’d say my work is about understanding
how young people are really innovating and using new technologies to
further their interests. There have always been people who are really
passionate about their learning and interest-driven, but with the advent
of new technology, this kind of learning becomes something that is not
only more accessible but also, really, required. In earlier generations,
if kids were into something, they could go to the library; they could
find peers and mentors who shared their interest—there have been geeks
in every generation. But what has made this form of learning much more
important is the fact that digital networks are becoming ubiquitous and
information and social connection are much more abundant.
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