¿Cuáles son los temas de la conferencia?
"Entre la Vida y el Olvido"
When we contemplate what awaits the future of humanity and the
footprint we leave today, it is impossible to ignore the role of the digital
era – the double edged sword that enhances and optimizes our
everyday lives at the cost of erasing imperfections. This unfolding
transition rewards the automatized attainment of set standards while
punishing any shred of authenticity.
Core elements of humanity, the genuine, the imperfection and the
spontaneous have historically been essential in stimulating creativity
and human connection. These run the risks of becoming obsolete, as we
sacrifice our individuality for a standardization of our expressions and a
predictable identity.
In this modern social context, our limited access to truth has made us
increasingly vulnerable to institutions that shape our beliefs and
influence our daily lives. Through these advances, we have become
adjacent to reactive feedback and validation, redefining our
interpersonal relationships as well as our personal identity and meaning
of life. How do we define our personal and collective identity in an
automatized context? When is it too late to realize that we are forgetting
humanity?
Subtemas
Los siguientes textos profundizan en las ideas principales de cada uno de los subtemas de esta edición.
El Enigma del Engaño
In today’s hyper-connected world, misinformation has reached
unprecedented scales, shaping perceptions and beliefs at exponential
rates. Unrealistic beauty standards and curated realities intensify
societal pressures, forcing us to trade authenticity for acceptance.
Algorithms designed to manipulate our behavior reduce individuality to
data points, promoting false ideals that distort our identity and further
alienate us from our human essence. As the line between truth and
delusion becomes increasingly blurred, our vulnerability grows, and we
are rendered susceptible to manipulation.
Institutions that have historically relied on illusion and deception now
wield enhanced tools, amplifying their influence over our daily lives. The
manipulation behind platforms that profit from keeping us disconnected
from the rawness of reality force us to reconsider our relationship with
the truth. This dilemma raises urgent questions: Can we reclaim access to
objective truth in an era defined by distortion? How do we navigate a
reality where the authentic and the artificial coexist so seamlessly?
La Ilusión del Sentido
As uncertainty takes hold, we cling to the notion of a purpose with which
we can identify. The promise is enticing: with courage, conviction, and clear
focus, success becomes inevitable. However, the frameworks through
which we seek meaning and fulfillment have been profoundly reshaped.
In the search for an inner compass, we are guided by the methods by
which we seek motivation. We turn to reward systems that serve us in many
ways, by boosting productivity, fueling drive and keeping us engaged in
the now. Nevertheless, in the liquid modernity we live
in, technology has refined this network by accelerating our pace of life,
demanding instant gratification in the form of fast communication and
on-demand entertainment. As the chase for fleeting pleasures escalates,
this desire for immediate rewards undermines deeper aspirations.
Perhaps this means a new kind of purpose, one that aligns with our
ever-changing world and needs. Yet, in this context of rapid pleasure, we
risk neglecting the human qualities that define us: persistence and the
commitment to a profound sense of fulfilment.
Is this shift a necessary redefinition of purpose, or are we losing touch with
what truly makes us human?
El Hilo de la Percepción
The moments that shape our individual growth often emerge as a brush
with personal thresholds. When we confront feedback, our performance
is measured and evaluated, challenging the boundaries of how we
perceive ourselves and define our identity. This externally sourced
reflection has been instrumental in driving significant achievements
across educational, professional, and social spheres.
Yet, over time, what once was a means to construct resilience has
become omnipresent. Humanity finds itself exposed to a rise in external
validation, and daily life is slowly morphing into a series of
performances where our personal essence becomes subject to a form of
public feedback. As platforms proliferate, their ceaseless scrutiny forges
a societal framework where the collective gaze governs our actions.
Paradoxically, although we are both the core and the catalyst of this
system, we increasingly lose control over it.
Meaningful contributions to the feedback cycle are hard to differentiate
from those that cater to artificial entities such as algorithms and digital
platforms. How can we preserve feedback's inherent value in our
self-actualization and one-on-one exchanges?
Nota: Las opiniones e ideas presentadas en los textos fueron pensadas como motivación para facilitar la redacción de los textos necesarios para aplicar al SABF. No deben ser tomadas como verdad absoluta. En caso de estar en desacuerdo con las ideas presentadas, invitamos a los aplicantes a expresarlo en sus textos.
