Technological dystopia has no place here! Learn how, in a world of technology, libraries can make an impact through story on next week’s
NCompass Live webinar, on Wednesday, December 29 at 10am CT.
Special monthly episodes of NCompass Live! Join the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Amanda Sweet, as she guides us through the world of library-related ‘Pretty Sweet Tech’.
I go to a writing group every month where we write about everything under the sun. As technology became necessary to interact with the outside world during the pandemic, themes of isolation, fear of the future, and the seemingly downward direction of the world seeped into our collective writing. Thoughts of technological dystopia came naturally. Images of
The Hunger Games,
1984, and
Ready Player One dominated conversations. There were some dark days, followed by moments of lightheartedness, chocolate and coffee.
This session is about changing the story of technology. People fear what they don’t understand. Find out how I experimented with writing exercises, book group discussions, maker activities (not the scary kind), and more to write a better world. In a world of technology, libraries can still make an impact through story. By the end of this session you will:
- Get ideas for writing prompts and discussion topics to change the narrative of technology.
- Access a curated collection of books to start a conversation about tech for good.
- Imagine a better future with technology.
Technological dystopia has no place here. If we’re all going to build the world we want, it helps to write it first. I hope to see you there!
Upcoming
NCompass Live shows:
- Jan. 5, 2022 – Teen Titles of 2021: Books They Will Read
- Jan 12, 2022 – 2022 One Book One Nebraska: The Bones of Paradise
- Jan. 26, 2022 – Pretty Sweet Tech
- Feb. 2, 2022 – Intentional Design: Crafting a Mutually Beneficial Internship Program in a University Archives
For more information, to register for
NCompass Live, or to listen to recordings of past events, go to the
NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the
Official U.S. Time website. The show is presented online using the GoToWebinar online meeting service. Before you attend a session, please see the
NLC Online Sessions webpage for detailed information about GoToWebinar, including system requirements, firewall permissions, and equipment requirements for computer speakers and microphones.
