Overview
Explore the concept of code literacy as a crucial skill in the digital age through this thought-provoking Web Summit talk. Delve into the implications of a code-literate majority, examining the digital divide, technology's influence on society, and the importance of understanding how computers work. Discover how code literacy can empower individuals, demystify technology, and address issues like fake news and algorithmic bias. Learn about initiatives like the Raspberry Pi that aim to make coding accessible and spark curiosity. Gain insights into the potential impact of widespread code literacy on talent shortages and scientific revolutions, and understand why coding is becoming the new literacy for the modern world.
Syllabus
Intro
We cant understand whats important
There are 32 billion people online
The digital divide
Why do we care
Technology influences
The code literacy gap
How dumb are computers
Why code literacy
News Feeds
Magic
Parkinsons
Fake news
Empowering more people
What is possible
The structure of scientific revolutions
Demystifying
The Raspberry Pie
Make people curious
The shortage of talent
Ernest Hemingway
Code Literacy
Taught by
Web Summit