There's no denying the benefits of the Internet. But electronic immersion without a force to balance it creates a hole in the boat, draining our ability to pay attention, think clearly, be productive and creative. To combat these losses, our society seems to look everywhere but the natural domain for the building of better brains. Richard Louv explains why the more high tech our lives become, the more we need nature.
Speakers
Richard Louv
Author, Last Child in the Woods; Chairman Emeritus, the Children & Nature Network; Twitter @RichLouv
Andrea Mackenzie
General Manager, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority—Moderator