Apesar de todos os problemas e tristezas com que nos deparamos todos os dias, também todos os dias nos confrontamos com inúmeras pequenas e grandes maravilhas. Mas será que nós as vemos? Como não ficar maravilhada com isto com que eu me confrontei há uns dias? Vamos lá ver. É o vulcão dos capelinhos. Impressionante. Mas também como não ficar maravilhada com uma noite cheia de estrelas ou com pôr da do sol na praia ou mesmo com as gargalhadas da minha filha com a avó de 100 anos. Impressionante, não é? E se ...

Problem Statement & Impact - Technology, specifically screens with video games and social media, can blind and block individuals from seeing reality [7] - The interference of technology in human relationships is called "tecnoference" [10] - Excessive dopamine activation from persuasive design in technology can overpower impulse control, potentially leading to addiction [12] - The mere presence of a phone reduces cognitive capacity, focus, and concentration, impacting productivity and relationships [23] Effects on Children & Adolescents - Children and adolescents are more vulnerable to technology's effects due to their still-developing brains, making it an unequal battle [14][15] - Human relationships are fundamental for children's brain development, requiring time and full attention without interference [16][17][18] - Adolescence isn't made for smartphones, and a basic phone is sufficient, reflecting on parents' need for control [23][24] Solutions & Personal Path - The speaker founded Mirabilis to raise awareness about the blinding effects of screens [7] - The speaker emphasizes the need for silence, nature, art, and family time [23] - The speaker uses a dual-chip setup with a basic phone for nights, weekends, and vacations as a shield and example [23] Call to Action - Individuals should reflect on how technology is affecting them and identify their shields and spaces of freedom [28] - Individuals should consider the last time they experienced extended periods of silence, fun with friends without digital distractions, or time in nature without "tecnoference" [29][30] - Disconnecting from smartphones and embracing real-world experiences is presented as a modern adventure [31]

Attention and Cognitive Decline - The current generation is the first in history with a lower average IQ than the previous generation [2] - Research indicates that generations born after 2000 show a decline in IQ compared to previous generations, with studies in the US (400,000+ young people) and Norway (700,000+ young people) showing reduced reasoning, language skills, and comprehension [3] - Factors such as low education levels, consumption of processed foods, and excessive screen time are decreasing concentration, memory, and creativity [4][5] - Compromised memory and imbalanced neurochemical systems are leading to a loss of creativity and an inability to sustain quietude [6] Impact of Distraction and Technology - The industry observes that constant distraction, fueled by readily available dopamine, is leading to decreased attention, memory, and ultimately, a loss of personality [7][8] - The focus on instant gratification and superficiality is resulting in a hyper-connected technological world but with existential disconnection [10] - Society values information over wisdom, with conversations with elders being replaced by queries to artificial intelligence [11] The Essence of Humanity and Solucionismo - Despite facing numerous crises, humanity always returns to essential values such as ethics, virtues, relationships, cooperation, faith, and principles [13][14] - "Solucionismo" is defined as using history, philosophy, ethics, science, and spirituality to forge a personality that cannot be replaced by machines, transforming each moment into an opportunity for evolution [15] - The industry emphasizes the importance of choosing stable references and principles as guides, as contexts change but principles remain [16][20] The Role of Technology and the Future - Technology should be a tool for humans, not a "pacifier" that distracts from reality; it should be transformed into a tool that forges a better future [21][22] - The world may move automatically, but individual thought can be deliberate and aligned with truth, enabling individuals to be leaders and positive influences [22][23] - Humanity needs individuals who are peaceful, inquisitive, innovative, diplomatic, communicative, entrepreneurial, competitive, and visionary, who do not accept reality as it is when it can be better [25]