“Young people seek depth; they need spaces of silence, discernment and dialogue with their consciences and with God,” the pope wrote. Make space for the young people in your life – and for yourself – by purposely blocking out time to pray and reflect every day. In our over-scheduled world, setting aside even short periods of time in the morning, while commuting or before bedtime and keeping them sacred is one way to ensure daily time for reflection.
Creating a positive digital culture that emphasizes the dignity of every individual is essential, the pope said. “We must educate in the wise use of technology and AI, placing the person before the algorithm, and harmonizing technical, emotional, social, spiritual and ecological forms of intelligence,” he wrote. While schools and society can not ignore technology, people must be discerning about how we use digital platforms and tools like AI. “No algorithm can replace what makes education human: poetry, irony, love, art, imagination, the joy of discovery, and even education in error as an opportunity for growth. The decisive point is not technology but the use we make of it,” the pope noted.