he entire world has been able to verify during these last months that the only constant in life was, is, and will be change. Although being a very ancient, pre-Socratic concept, attributed to Heraclitus in ancient Greece, this idea makes complete sense in the 21st century, amid the maelstrom caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This interesting paradox forces us to think of a simple yet complex equation: how to integrate the knowledge acquired yesterday, adapt it to the present, and project our expectations for the future? In other words: which is the best process to prepare for today’s challenges and face permanent change?
It was in this spirit that the First Conference on Citizenship and Digital Literacy in Times of Disinformation and Pandemic was conceived in June 2021. The event was organized by the Public Defender’s Office of Audience Rights in Argentina and UNESCO. There were precious contributions from various national and international experts, local public and non-governmental promoters from several disciplines. The experts exchanged knowledge to promote the empowerment of current citizens in the digital sphere and project the use of technology and their critical thinking in the future. We are pleased to bring together those contributions in this so welcome publication.
