STEP 1: Watch the YouTube clip posted below:
Minds On - Getting Started
Can We Auto-Correct Humanity? (2023)
STEP 2: Make note of the figurative language and literary devices used
throughout the clip. Pay close attention to the way metaphors and
symbols are used to create thought provoking connections to the
real world and some of the challenges we currently face as a
society.
Literary Device
Example from Clip
Literary Device: Metaphor
Example from the Clip: The clip uses the metaphor of "auto-correct" to compare technology's ability to correct spelling mistakes to its potential to correct human behavior and society's flaws. It suggests that just like how we rely on auto-correct to fix our mistakes, we may become too dependent on technology to fix our imperfections and address societal issues.
Literary Device: Symbolism
Example from the Clip: The clip symbolizes our over-reliance on technology and social media through the use of a phone constantly in the speaker's hand. This represents how technology has become an integral part of our lives and how it can distract us from real-life interactions and deeper connections. Additionally, the image of the phone also represents the idea that technology has the power to shape our perception of reality and influence our behavior.