Digital literacy must be matched by digital resilience

A smartphone can open access to entertainment, education, work and social networks within seconds. But the ease of connection also brings a darker side that is rarely discussed openly.

The piece argues that digital literacy alone is not enough. People also need digital resilience, meaning the ability to cope with the pressures and risks that accompany an increasingly connected world.

Its starting point is the tension between convenience and vulnerability. The same device that expands what people can see, hear and explore can also expose them to problems that require greater awareness and personal resilience.