Episode 1:
Discuss how teens navigate their identities online versus offline, including the challenges and opportunities each realm presents.

Welcome to "Speaking Teens." This podcast bridges the worlds our youth inhabit: tangible, everyday life, and the vast digital metaverse, where avatars represent complex online personas. When we talk about avatars or digital life, we're delving into realms like Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft, Sandbox, Decentraland, and more, including online communities where teens are known by profile pictures and usernames. "Avatar" here means any digital representation of themselves, be it in games, the metaverse, or social platforms. I'm Lian, the creator of Metahug, a Discord community championing kindness in gaming and the metaverse, your guide through these explorations. Joined by Taylor, a 16-year-old expert in navigating these realms and a key moderator in our community, we've witnessed the evolution of teen interactions and identities over the past three years. Our goal is to shed light on today's teens' realities, providing insights for parents, teachers, and anyone curious about the digital landscape's impact on the next generation. Join us as we explore the lives of the invisible generation, merging expert analysis with real experiences to grasp the full picture.

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Speaking Teens: Episode 1- Digital Identity vs. Real-Life Challenges

Welcome to "Speaking Teens" This podcast bridges the worlds our youth inhabit: tangible, everyday life, and the vast digital metaverse, where avatars represent complex online personas. When we talk about avatars or digital life, we're delving into realms like Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft, Sandbox, Decentraland, and more, including online communities where teens are known by profile pictures and usernames. "Avatar" here means any digital representation of themselves, be it in games, the metaverse, or social platforms. I'm Lian, the creator of Metahug, a Discord community championing kindness in gaming and the metaverse, your guide through these explorations. Joined by Taylor, a 16-year-old expert in navigating these realms and a key moderator in our community, we've witnessed the evolution of teen interactions and identities over the past three years. Our goal is to shed light on today's teens' realities, providing insights for parents, teachers, and anyone curious about the digital landscape's impact on the next generation. Join us as we explore the lives of the invisible generation, merging expert analysis with real experiences to grasp the full picture.