Are we seeing sociologically a new "#AIgeneration" (emerging from #GenZ post #Millennials)? #WUaSsociology & among #DigitalNatives re "#BornDigital: Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives" @jpalfrey & @ugasser &re https://t.co/tTG1WIP2dv & https://t.co/Hx6LkQ7Cyc ?
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Brave New Words - Bill Gates & Sal Khan
Sal Khan & Angela Duckworth, Ph.D. -- Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education
While there's no single agreed-upon term yet, it's not uncommon to discuss a potential "AI generation gap" rather than a new "AI generation" for Baby Boomers and Gen X. Here's why:
Limited AI Use: Surveys show a significant portion of Baby Boomers and Gen X haven't adopted AI in their daily lives [2]. They might not feel the need or lack familiarity with its potential benefits.
Comfort with Technology: Compared to Millennials and Gen Z who grew up with tech, Baby Boomers and Gen X might find AI more intimidating or complex [3].
However, this doesn't mean they're entirely excluded:
Openness to Learning: Some Baby Boomers and Gen Xers are actively learning about AI and its applications [1].
Specific Use Cases: They might be comfortable using AI for specific tasks like navigation or recommendations, even if they don't consider themselves tech-savvy.
Overall, it's more likely we'll see an increased comfort level and selective adoption of AI by some Baby Boomers and Gen Xers rather than a complete transformation into an "AI generation."
Generation X - the mid-1960s as its starting birth years and the late 1970s as its ending birth years
Millennials - people born from 1981 to 1996
Generation Z - people born between the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2010s,
Generation Alpha - born between the early 2010s and the mid-2020s.
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Sociology of Religion ? - as a religion major at Reed College, and re first book re my Harbin Hot Springs as Church (aka Heart Consciousness Church)
Sociology of religion-wise, how many churches in Pittsburgh PA are closed? What percentage?
How best to see this in an emerging realistic virtual earth for sociology (eg Google Street view with time slider GMaps +?
Unfortunately, there isn't a single, definitive source that tracks the exact number of closed churches in Pittsburgh, PA. However, we can explore some resources to get a good sense of the situation:
Resources to understand church closures in Pittsburgh:
- News Articles: Searching online news archives for terms like "church closures Pittsburgh," "declining church attendance Pittsburgh," or specific denominations and closures can reveal trends.
- Diocesan Websites: The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh (https://diopitt.org/) might have information on church mergers or closures.
- Local Historical Societies: These organizations often document local churches and their histories, including closures. You might find relevant information on their websites or archives.
Limitations of using Google Street View:
While Google Street View with the time slider feature is a great tool, it has limitations for tracking church closures:
- Time Coverage: The time slider might not go back far enough to capture all church closures.
- Building Reuse: Closed churches might be repurposed, making it difficult to identify them definitively.
Alternative Approaches:
Here are some ways to combine Street View with other resources:
- Identify closed churches from news articles: Once you have a list of closed churches from news articles, use Street View with the time slider to see historical views and confirm closure.
- Look for visual cues: In Street View, boarded-up windows or overgrown lawns might indicate a closed church.
Realistic Virtual Earth for Sociology:
While there isn't a single platform specifically designed for sociological analysis through virtual earth, here are some tools you can combine:
- Google Street View (with time slider): As mentioned, it offers historical views for trend analysis.
- GIS Mapping Tools: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allow you to layer different datasets (e.g., church locations, demographics) on a map to identify patterns.
- Social Media: Platforms like Twitter can reveal local discussions about church closures.
Remember, using a combination of resources provides a more comprehensive picture of church closures in Pittsburgh.
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