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Génération hyper-connectée et discernement
Hyper-connected generation and discernment

Author(s): Martín Carbajo-Núñez
Subject(s): Education, Cultural history, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Pastoral Theology, Sociology of Religion, Pedagogy
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne Diecezji Elbląskiej w Elblągu
Keywords: Discernment; Digital culture; Communication; Franciscanism; Ethics

Summary/Abstract: This article asserts the urgent need of discernment in our hyper-connected and hyperaccelerated society, which drives people to frenetic activity and constant hurry. Besides, „the speed with which information is communicated exceeds our capacity for reflection and judgement”. The first part of the article focuses on discernment and indicates some of its characteristics. The second part reflects on how to practice it in order to meet the ethical challenges of our digital culture.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 20
  • Page Range: 229-243
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: French