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Technology: A Friend or Foe?
How to be Responsible Citizens in the Digital World
February 6 & 7, 2012
The Community Learning Partnership of Greater Miami Shores (CLP) welcomes Soren Gordhamer, author of Wisdom 2.0, who will speak on the need for balance in our technology-rich lives. Students, teachers, parents, and community members are invited to the three lectures.
Mindfulness and Wisdom in our Daily lives
This presentation will be similar to Gordhamer’s Google Talk which focuses on mindfulness and wisdom in daily life. Zen and other teaching stories will be shared about balance and touch on why attention matters more than ever, both in how we relate to technology and how we relate to young people. The question is not “Is Technology Good or Bad?”, but rather what does it mean to fully show up for our lives, no matter what we are doing. The real challenge is how we can engage wisely, and make sure we are showing up for ourselves and loved ones in meaningful ways.
The Power of Attention: Technology, Focus and Balance
This presentation will be geared for middle, high school and college age students and will explore how we find balance, and harness the positive aspects of technology without losing mindfulness, wellness, connection to nature, and connection to one another. For young people today, Mr. Gordhamer feels it is important to address the initial question of “What is mindfulness and why does it matter at all?” He will use examples from athletes, musicians, and research studies to address its relevance in their lives and how it is related to creativity and innovation.
Technology: Exploring a Mindful Approach in Education
Mr. Gordhamer will open the session with dialogue about why balance is needed and have an open discussion on opportunities/challenges that are in academia now that technology pervades so much of our life and those of our students. This lecture will be streamed to CLP Schools.
Biography – Soren Gordhamer
Soren Gordhamer is the founder and host of the Wisdom 2.0 Conference and the author of Wisdom 2.0: Ancient Secrets for the Creative and Constantly Connected. Soren works with individuals and groups on living with greater mindfulness and purpose in our technology-rich age. He has been featured in various media, including GQ Magazine and Newsweek.com, and has taught mindfulness programs to youth in New York City juvenile halls, trauma workers in Rwanda, teachers in Nigeria, and staff at US technology companies. For more information about Soren, please visit
Soren Gordhamer Website
Soren Gordhamer Video Link
Mission – Community Learning Partnership
The Community Learning Partnership of Greater Miami Shores (CLP) was established in 2008 by leaders from local businesses, organizations, and public and private educational institutions who seek to serve as a catalyst for community engagement and quality education to benefit all members of our community. Its purpose is to provide a forum for sharing community, school, and university educational opportunities and events in an effort to support each other’s activities, partner where possible, reduce costs, and highlight what each organization is offering. Learn More.
