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Shift - Living in the Digital Age

February 17, 2023

Many people present a version of their life online that's a bit prettier and more polished than their reality. What are the consequences of this duality? Can being more authentic change social media for the better?

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Shift — Living in the Digital Age

Can I use blockchain technology? Will artificial intelligence take over my career? What exactly is "Machine Learning"? These are some of the questions „SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age“ tries to answer.

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