How Technology Shapes Us: Harms, Solutions, and the Role of Mindfulness (MB1H21)

Registration closes at 8:30 a.m. (Pacific Time) on January 31, 2020. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program within 10 days. If you would like access to the recording, you must register by the deadline above.

Description:
While the value of technology is indisputable, too often it is misaligned with wisdom, compassion, and human flourishing. As meditators, we know attention is a precious resource, and our minds are continually shaped by our actions and interactions.

We may train ourselves in meditation for 15, 30, or 60 minutes a day. But the rest of the time, our technology is training us. As corporations hijack our attention and glue us to our screens, they often stimulate greed, hatred and delusion, harming us and our collective society.

During this half-day of practice and reflection, Spirit Rock teacher Matthew Brensilver will be joined by Randy Fernando, Co-Founder of the Center for Humane Technology, which was featured in The Social Dilemma, a documentary watched by an estimated 100 million people globally. Together, they will explore how we can investigate technology’s effects on our minds and society, and how to navigate its effects wisely.

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

*Important Note:  You will have ~90 days from the original program date to view the program.