Aloha everyone and welcome to issue #6. The focus of this week's issue is the discussion about when is the right time to introduce NFTs to kids. I share a Vox article that discusses a Summer camp happening in Los Angeles targeted at 5-17 years old. Even here in my home state of Hawaiʻi, I came across an online program for middle and high school students on crypto and web3. You may also see some programs popping up in your area.So when is it the right time? I don't think there is one answer to that question. I think it also depends on what lens you are viewing this emerging technology through. On one hand, it can be seen as part of the ecosystem that is made up of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, programming, and gaming. Things you typically find in many STEM programs. But it seems to be once the cryptocurrency layer is added it becomes a lot more complicated.Personally, I think it will be hard to separate the two moving forward. Many of the STEM technologies will be intertwined with web3 and crypto. My opinion is that to be part of this emerging technology and economy that it is never too early to expose children to these things. And it is best done by trained educators in safe spaces. There is an opportunity here to be part of a dramatic restructuring of our technological systems. It is essential that we provide the next generation of learners with the tools they will need to succeed in this new environment.As always your likes, Tweets, and Retweets really help spread awareness of this newsletter. Also, if you have any interesting web3 articles, news, or events feel free to share in my DMs, I am always looking to learn more about what is going out there!
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Aloha everyone and welcome to issue #6. The focus of this week's issue is the discussion about when is the right time to introduce NFTs to kids. I share a Vox article that discusses a Summer camp happening in Los Angeles targeted at 5-17 years old. Even here in my home state of Hawaiʻi, I came across an online program for middle and high school students on crypto and web3. You may also see some programs popping up in your area.So when is it the right time? I don't think there is one answer to that question. I think it also depends on what lens you are viewing this emerging technology through. On one hand, it can be seen as part of the ecosystem that is made up of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, programming, and gaming. Things you typically find in many STEM programs. But it seems to be once the cryptocurrency layer is added it becomes a lot more complicated.Personally, I think it will be hard to separate the two moving forward. Many of the STEM technologies will be intertwined with web3 and crypto. My opinion is that to be part of this emerging technology and economy that it is never too early to expose children to these things. And it is best done by trained educators in safe spaces. There is an opportunity here to be part of a dramatic restructuring of our technological systems. It is essential that we provide the next generation of learners with the tools they will need to succeed in this new environment.As always your likes, Tweets, and Retweets really help spread awareness of this newsletter. Also, if you have any interesting web3 articles, news, or events feel free to share in my DMs, I am always looking to learn more about what is going out there!