Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk has quickly become a focal point for live, in-person discussions tackling how technology intersects with daily life, digital culture, and personal well-being. Exploring the boundary between our digital and physical worlds, the series regularly brings together innovators, creatives, and tech professionals in an engaging public forum. Throughout 2025, the event gained momentum with panels and episodes diving into emerging topics, such as artificial intelligence’s effect on privacy, the evolving role of virtual spaces in education, and the importance of digital empathy. With the rise of AI-driven experiences, listeners have also been eager for insight into how tools are shaping not only what we consume online, but also how we connect and build communities offline.According to recent coverage from KQED, events like Beyond the Screen have addressed audiences looking for strategies to cope with the overload of technology and the very real emotional impacts of the digital world. For example, Beyond the Screen recently hosted an episode with game designer Alice Bucknell, who has explored how virtual worlds can provide solace and new perspectives for users navigating climate anxiety or burnout. Their conversation revealed how digital platforms, far from being escapist, can actually drive healthier coping strategies and renewed social connection during times of real-world crisis.The appeal of Beyond the Screen’s IRL Tech Talk format lies in its conversational, audience-involved approach. Recent sessions have invited questions from the floor and encouraged hands-on demonstrations of new tech, making complex ideas about data privacy, generative AI, and algorithmic bias more accessible and relatable. Organizers have also tapped into current tech trends, such as the booming popularity of walking simulators in gaming, to illustrate the ways virtual experiences are fostering reflection and building resilience for audiences coping with fast-paced change.Another timely development for the series is its focus on collaborative storytelling. This year, there’s been a noticeable increase in partnerships with local educators, creators, and mental health advocates, spurring conversations around digital literacy and mindful tech use. As reported by outlets covering similar events, listeners are now demanding deeper guidance on how to set boundaries with technology and leverage digital tools for creativity and social good, not just productivity.Feedback from attendees underscores the growing hunger for live, meaningful exchange—something that stand-alone screens cannot replicate. The program’s ability to bridge online excitement and real-life community has sparked a loyal following, with sessions consistently selling out in advance through fall 2025.Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more insights and stories from the intersection of technology and everyday life. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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