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 a co-founder of XRBR. Holding a degree from FGV, she serves as VP of the audio and voice committee for IAB Brazil, and has given talks on innovation at OCDE, Immerse Global Summit, SXSW, Women in Voice Summit, Rio2C, IAB Next, Meta Innovation Day, and Oracle Fest, among other events – as well as at companies such as Google, Vivo, Febraban, Shutterstock, Stellantis, and Meta. She's an award-winning voice artist and has narrated immersive experiences such as "The Line" (Primetime Emmy Awarded), "Wonderful You VR," and “Ink and Fire" (awarded at Laval Virtual). Simone has contributed chapters to two books published in 2023: "The Entrepreneurial Humanities" and "Rise and Raise Others"

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.