Between Connections and Loneliness: Exploring the Paradox of the Digital Age

BrainSpace

How many people have you connected with today? Our digital hyperconnectivity has been shown to be inversely proportional to our perception of reception. We are living, so to speak, in an epidemic of loneliness - evidence that the quality of relationships is as important, if not more, than quantity. The constant virtual presence does not always fulfill the fundamental human need for meaningful and genuine connections. A vital reflection on the nature of our connections, regardless of whether virtual or in-person. A chat about the search for a balance that strengthens human bonds in a paradoxically isolated and interconnected world.

Speakers

Viviane Duarte | Palestrante

Viviane Duarte is the founder and CEO of Plano Feminino. This pioneering consultancy for 14 years has been building narratives in advertising and corporate actions that promote gender equity and diversity. She is also president of the Plano de Menina Institute, a social project focused on training and connecting girls to job opportunities. Author of the book "Who are you in the bread line?", released in August 2021, by Editora Planeta, as category A. Recognized by Veja São Paulo as "Paulistana Nota 10", columnist for Marie Claire magazine, TEDx Speaker, elected Woman To Watch 2020, Effie Awards jury, and elected one of the 10 digital media professionals in Brazil by M&M in 2021.

Simone Kliass | Moderadora

Simone Kliass is an innovation consultant in the audiovisual industry, a commercial voiceover artist, and an international speaker. She is the co-founder and advisor of XRBR (the Brazilian Association of Extended Reality). She speaks at some of the world's leading innovation festivals, including SXSW, Rio2C, Meta Innovation Day, Immerse Global Summit Miami, and the OECD Inaugural Technology Forum in Paris. Currently, she is the official voice of LATAM Airlines and SKY's subscriber channel, having won seven SOVAS awards for her work as a voice artist. Additionally, she contributed a chapter to the book The Entrepreneurial Humanities (Routledge) and serves as an ambassador for Women in Voice in Brazil.

André Alves | Palestrante

André Alves is a psychoanalyst, researcher, and co-founder of floatvibes - an institute for cultural studies and behavioral research. He is the co-host of Vibes in Analysis, a podcast that uses psychoanalysis to generate reflections on the current state of the world in which we live. He is also the author of the book Vibes in Analysis: Psychoanalysis for Hearing How Contemporary Culture Vibes, published in 2023 by Editora Nacional. André is also the creator of Psicanálise Selvagem, a series of analyses of fictional characters from films and series. On his networks, he elaborates on mental health, the internet, consumption, relationships, politics, work, and other relevant current vibes.