PsyberSpace: Mastering Essential Digital Literacies for a Resilient Future

In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the essential literacies needed to navigate the modern digital landscape. These include media literacy, information literacy, AI verification literacy, and digital literacy. The discussion covers the historical context and the significant impact these skills have on personal and societal levels, such as discerning misinformation and enhancing civic engagement. Key topics include media reliability, digital security, the Digital Literacy Ecosystem, and the digital resilience index (DRI). Leslie also addresses future challenges like sophisticated AI misinformation and the importance of adaptive literacy skills. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the content and provide feedback to help refine these evolving concepts.

00:00 Introduction to PsyberSpace
01:09 The Importance of Media Literacy
04:22 Understanding Information Literacy
07:03 Emerging Need for AI Verification Literacy
10:32 Navigating Digital Literacy
12:51 The Importance of Digital Literacy for Older Adults
13:34 Interconnected Literacies: A Comprehensive Skillset
14:34 Emerging Technologies and Digital Literacy
15:48 Introducing the Digital Literacy Ecosystem
18:11 Enhancing Digital Literacies: Resources and Strategies
20:38 Challenges and Future Directions in Digital Literacy
22:19 Developing the Digital Resilience Index
25:09 Conclusion and Call to Action