Q? ... arising from SE Harnessing Technology Event
Mention has been made of my age group being digital immigrants, and kids being digital natives. Mmmm ... just a reminder, it was our generation that created the Internet, developed it into a usable tool, and develop most of the tools that the Internet offers the next generation. It could be argued that this generation of digital natives are consumers of technology rather than having an expertise in the technology itself. Most couldn't change a plug, and are reliant on consuming cheap devices and services.
Isn't the challenge ensuring digital natives become masters of the knowledge economy that drive technology development, rather than potential passive entertainment junkies consuming 'stuff' generated in other parts of the world?