LINK #132 by NGO K.A.NE.

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EDITOR: MARINE KÃ&#x201E;FER

DESIGNER: CATARINA SILVA

#132

Technology is, of course, a double edged sword. Fire can cook our food but also burn us. Jason Silva

Content Contact.................................................................................................... 5 About us................................................................................................. 6 Youth Center Program........................................................................... 12 FAANG Could you live without any of those?........................................................14 To you, are they threat or opportunity?.................................................... 17 Which one do you prefer and why?......................................................... 21 How does technology affect communication...........................................26 Homo Facebookus addictus....................................................................28 Technology center in Armenia.................................................................30 “The social network” movie.....................................................................32 24 hours without Internet........................................................................ 34 Netflix and movie theaters don’t actually seem to be in competition...... 36 Social Networks......................................................................................39 The story of Netflix..................................................................................41 Kids exposure on Facebook.................................................................. 44 Thinking differently - The story of Apple..................................................46 Becoming untraceable............................................................................48 The addiction of this fantastic universe...................................................50 How amazon kills libraries........................................................................52 Interview with a EVS volunteer.................................................................54 Our Sending Organization........................................................................56 My project.................................................................................................58 Past Events.............................................................................................. 60

Our Volunteers:

Staff members of K.A.NE.:

Agnes Durda Alexandra Crismaru Alexandra Morin Apolline Lepoutre Anna Khighatyan Catarina Silva Ivan Doer Julien Debusschere Marie Damond Marine Kafer Mihaela Paval Neda Mijovic Niek Den Boer RĂŠbecca Bertoli

Filaretos Vourkos Jelena Scepanovic Nancy Kanellopoulou Nantiana Koutiva Antonia Vrioni Georgia Griva K.A.NE Social Youth Development Youth Center of Kalamata Plateia Othonos 10 24100, Kalamata, Greece info@ngokane.org

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Hi, my name is Agnes and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m 25 years old. I am originally from Poland but I lived in Liverpool for 6 years, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where I have chosen to apply for the short-term dog shelter project. I expect this project to be both rewarding and challenging at the same time, also a good way for me to see if I will like to continue a career path of working with dogs. I am a sport enthusiast - I mostly enjoy winter sports such as ice skating and skiing. I also enjoy reading crime and fiction books before bed.

Hello, my name is Alexandra and I am Romanian. I come from a small family in the eastern part of the country. After finishing my studies in foreign languages and literature, I gradually lived in the United States and England and worked in different fields, such as teaching, diplomacy, sales,etc. I volunteered for different causes since my highschool years. I chose to come to Greece to continue doing that and also getting to know the local culture as much as possible.

Barev! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Anna from Armenia. Honestly, in 28 years of life, this is my first time abroad in Europe. I am going to stay 8 months here in Kalamata and it is a long time for me to discover everything in Greece: live, love, meet new people, create new stories, explore new streets. This is a great way and opportunity to get to know me, myself, to discover something new in and outside. After this project, I am going to make a short movie or a video about my story, my EVS, my vision, dreams and goals.

Olá! My name is Catarina and I’m from Porto, Portugal. My background is in International Relations, so being a volunteer for a NGO is a useful way of gaining experience and developing valuable skills! I left my 5 cats and dog in order to embrace this project for 11 months and now my dog does not recognize me over our skype calls but I’m sure It will be worth it. In my project I’m assisting in the day care center for the kids with autism.

Who am I? A human being, or, an evolved animal? It’s really hard to give an explanation by using only words. So, I’ll prefer to let my actions speak louder than my words. But you know what? I’m Passionate about Life and Nature. I spend a lot of time studying human behavior, what is a sort of a hobby for me. My biggest motivation is to learn from life and make my eyes see wider. I decided to quit my full-time job, so I could catch the opportunity to experience something unique in Greece.

My name is Julien, I come from France And more specifically from a city near Lille. I am 24 years old. I love the nature and the permaculture that’s why I have a garden in my city in permaculture for 2 years now. I will be staying in Kalamata for 10 months and I will be working in the farm. It’s my second volunteering trip. the first one was in Armenia. I love meeting new people and learning new languages. I hope after my EVS I will speak greek well and I will have a second family here.

Hello! My name is Marie, I’m 23 years old and coming from France. After one year of study arts, I realized a civic service in Romania in a school with children and I traveled too. I staying in Kalamata for 7 months working at the urban farm. I chose this project to discover the permaculture. During my free times I like to be outside walk discover places reading, sewing.

Bonjour! My name is Marine, I’m 28 years old and coming from France. After studying Business Administration, working in Marketing and travelling the world, I will now stay in Kalamata for 10 months, working at the office of K.A.NE. I decided to volunteer here to get to know the functioning of an non-profit organisation and to set up my own European Projects! During my free time I like to play volleyball, go diving or read fiction books. This year, you also gonna find me at the German language workshop. See you there!

Hi, I’m Neda and I come from Montenegro. Activism has been my passion since high school days so I’m thrilled because of the idea of working at the K.A.NE’s office and help to create more opportunities for young people. Some of my other passions are traveling, dancing and good music and I hope I’ll get the chance to nurture all of them in the following 9 months. Can’t wait to discover the Greek way of life and get to know the country!

Hey there!! My name is Niek and I’m 30 years old. I’m from a small town in the Netherlands called Lunteren. I will be a volunteer for 12 months here, in Kalamata. In my freetime, I like to create , read good book or scientific article (psychology, philosophy, history etc), or watch good arthouse movie. Sometimes I like to make photographs as well. Hope to see you around!

Hi! My name is Apolline, I am 21 years old and I live in the north of France. I am here in Kalamata to do my EVS during two months. I am part of two projects: KEFIAP and the Horse center. I am looking forward to discover lots of new things, making new friends and have fun! Kiss kiss

Hello everyone. I’m Mihaela from Romania. I’ve done my studies in Economics and Human Resources management and development, domains in which I activated for several years. Few months ago I completed a great short term EVS in Turkey, experience which motivated me to apply for another volunteering project in Kalamata. During these two months in which I’ll be here, I’m willing to help as much as I can the community, to get to know each one of you better and to explore the Peloponnese area.

My name is Rébecca. I’m 28 years old. I come from France. I will stay in Kalamata for 10 months to work at the dog shelter. I like to discover new things, life is beautiful and quite short, I enjoy every moment. I have a bit of a crazy personality in a good way, you just have to get to know me. We can learn a lot from people around us, everyone has something to bring to earth and to others!

Hello, I am Filaretos Vourkos. For the last 15 years I am working in the field of Non-formal education as a volunteer, youth worker and youth trainer. 10 years ago, I decided to create the Youth Centre of Kalamata, in order to initiate youth work in Kalamata and promote active citizenship as factor for change.

Hi, I’m Jelena Scepanovic,an EVS coordinator in K.A.NE. and a volunteer of the Youth center. I came from Montenegro in 2012 as an EVS volunteer. I really liked the idea of the youth center and the work that K.A.NE. does, so I decided to stay and be part of it.

Hello World! I’m Nancy and I’m working in K.A.NE since 2017 as a Project Manager and EVS/ESC coordinator. I’m passionate about meeting new people and exchange knowledge, experiences and ideas. I love the fact that many young people visit every year my hometown Kalamata and contribute to our society.

My name is Nantiana Koutiva and I am working in KANE as project manager. I have studied greek philology and I am teacher of greek language as well. I love travelling and organizing festivals.

Hello! I’m Antonia and I’m 23 years old. I studied business administration in Athens and now I’ve been working in K.A.NE. as administrative officer. I’m really enthusiastic to be a part of this team and work together so that young people have more opportunities to meet different people and cultures, exchange ideas, travel the world and open their hearts to new adventures!

Hello, my name is Georgia Griva. For the past 5 years I am a youth worker and project manager. This journey in youth field started in 2014 with my first youth exchange and my EVS in Istanbul. I am proud to be member of K.A.NE. which represents my vision and my values as human and as active citizen.

Could you live without any of those?

Agnes

I can live without social media as in my opinion, it consumes too much of our time. For the search engines such as Google, I could easily replace it with encyclopedia.

Ivan

From the list above I’m using only two: Google and Facebook. Google is a source of information, while Facebook serves as a tool to stay connected with people. So far I find them useful. However, if we speak about the whole life, than yes - I could stick without them.

Catarina Well I’ve never used Amazon and I used to be an Apple user. But at the moment I only use Facebook and Google (everyday), and Netflix at least once a week. I could definitely live without Netflix. And sometimes I take a break from Facebook. But I can’t imagine a life without Google.

Mihaela

I could live without any of it, we were all doing it a few years ago, but in order to be a well informed person, to access all the opportunities out there, to maintain easily the connection with my friends, etc., I prefer using them.

Julien

I use only Netflix and Facebook when I’m travelling. Facebook to give some news and share a good moments, Netflix when I’m in the public transports. I can live without any of those, I just really need Facebook because I travel a lot and I often call via Messenger my friends and family, who also travel.

Marie

Yes completely I can do without internet (facebook, amazon, apple, netflix and google). Problem for me, these are essential things.

Marine

I don’t think so. I’m using each of them if not daily, at least weekly. It should change a lot of habits if I would live without any of those. I can disconnect for a week or two if I’m on holiday. But I like to know what’s happening in the world, to learn things, I’m curious in general. And for that, Google is the best.

Niek

That would mean to go offgrid, back to my old 3310! Tempting! On the other hand, the comfort of these services makes life quite interesting wherever you are. So yes I can for a while but after a couple of weeks I am getting curious again.

Neda

I could, of course, but they do make information more accessible, allow you to connect with people, get things you really like in one click, etc. I appreciate all of that.

Rébecca

I can live without any of those because I’m not a geek. The life would be a little less simple without them but not unthinkable, otherwise we would adapt. We just took habits and the world is changing very fast but in reality we can do without many things to live.

Apolline

I don’t think I could live without these internet tools and especially without facebook and google. I think that today they are very useful in everyday life and it would be difficult to do without it.

Anna

I worked with Apple products more than 3 years, but for the past 5 months that I live here, in Greece, I stopped using them and I am still alive. When I signed up on Instagram, I started using Facebook more rarely, which means that this is also possible. I don’t have Netflix, but I would like to. Amazon I am not using it so often. Google time by time. There were times when I lived without those, so I could do it again.

Alexandra I am quite addicted to the information on Google. Every time I am questioning some things, I immediately check it on Google. However, I think I could survive without it. I am also an Apple user, but I could let that go as well if necessary. I can live without the other three.

To you, are they threat or opportunity?

Agnes

In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technology-driven society, it is difficult to consider the apps as a threat until you get addicted. Also not many people realise how manipulative it has become.

Anna

They have pros and cons. You need to be careful, do not get lost in this information labyrinth and chose what is best for you. If you have willness for this, go ahead, because you can learn and discover more than you can imagine. At the same time you are able to spend time with friends in real life, to see your real emotions, read books, to be more real than virtual with each other,

Catarina They are definitely not threats, the threat is you if you do not use them properly. Facebook can be the most dangerous one if you spend too much time there, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m aware of that and I only use it to connect with friends and family across the globe and I thank Facebook to remember me of their birthdays.

Ivan

None of the above. If you use them smart, they will never become a threat. However, most of people are too blind to notice the dark side of these programs. So, from this point of view, it’s might be considered as a threat for society.

Julien I saw how all those websites started, I don’t really like it. It’s this kind of things who change the way of life.

Marie

I see it more as a constraint because today all the information goes through social networks. If you have a question, we ask Google, if we want to see a movie, by Netflix, if we need something, buy it on Amazon. I prefer to go to the cinema, to go to a bookstore or just speak with people or do some research in books.

Marine

Γνωμη μου, they are both. They were probably invented with the best intention, and if well used, they can be the greatest opportunity the humanity has never known. Imagine every human being capable to learn, to buy or to watch everything it wants in one click, wherever it is on the earth! But of course, great invention always bring threats if it’s misused, cf. the serie Black Mirror.

Neda

Opportunity - for so many reasons. Of course they can be bad for many reasons, but if you use them in a right way, there should not be any problem.

Niek

They are both, I try to balance them out so I spend my time in a good way. I believe that every tool can be used for good or bad. Until now the pros are more than the cons, let’s hope we won’t become an extension of the FAANG-tastic five.

Rébecca

Both. Threat because there is a lot of information on the Internet. Sometimes it’s good to know, sometimes not. A lot of people have had issues with their private life like falsification of identity, theft, divorce, jealousy, job removed, etc. Opportunity because it’s easy to use those tools, and fast. These tools are a service and a help for a lot of things.

Apolline

I think it depends on how you use it. You have to control yourself and not to abuse it. I also think that it can be a great opportunity and a chance to discover a lot of things and to communicate with loved ones or to discover new things.

Alexandra

Both. They are a threat, because I used to spend a lot of time on Facebook for example, before I suddenly quit two years ago, but also an opportunity to search and learn information and keep in touch with friends from all over the world.

Mihaela

I consider that we should all embrace what technology brings with it in general, but we should care in the same time about the negative impact of its use in our social interactions. Obviously I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel comfortable each time I heard about Facebookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s data breaches, for example. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why, every user of this apps/service providers can always look for privacy focused alternatives, with stronger encryption, which are ethical and also free and not risk having their data use inappropriately.

Which one do you prefer and why?

Agnes

Out of the 5, it would be Google, as it is the only one I use by choice. It allows me to find quick answers and explore my interests.

Anna

I prefer Google for information, Netflix for fun and Facebook to see what’s happening around. Also Amazon to buy books, clothes and for a ‘fancy’ side, Apple.

Catarina

I prefer Google because it’s a search engine and you find useful information there and at the same time it also offers services like Youtube and Gmail, which I use a lot.

Ivan

Google and Facebook. I don’t use any of the rest. Google keeps the flow of information, while Facebook offers you the opportunity to stay in touch with people who are on a long distance. Besides, I’m Russian! I can download whatever I want, including movie! So why should I pay to watch a movie when I

Julien

I use most of them but I don’t like it haha, the only I can choose it’s Ecosia because I care about the environment. It’s like Google but when you search for something, it plants one three.

Marie

For me the most useful is google because we have access to everything but it is not a preference, it is just useful.

Marine

Google, because it’s the most complete and the most useful. Its huge databases and its dizzying power can be dangerous, as Google has a monopoly position in a lot of fields now. But we have to admit that all the Google products, as softwares, are very advanced, user friendly and extensive. Except from Google+, which was a big fail. Who still remembers about Google+?

Neda

Google, Facebook and Amazon are the ones I use the most, so I’d go for 22these three.

Niek

The search engine from Google is my favorite for sure! To be able to request all the information you want is amazing. Open source became so much easier like this! The tool of this time!

Rébecca

Google because it’s free and we can found a lot of things with this tool.

Apolline

I prefer Google because it is a technology bomb. It allows you to do tons of research and to learn lots of new things day after day.

Alexandra

I prefer Google and Apple, because I am very used to the IOS system and it’s comfortable for me and Google because it’s free and interactive.

Mihaela

From the ones mentioned above, I prefer Google’s products.

How does technology affect communication? Everything has a positive and negative impact, and the impact of technology on the communication process also comes as a mixed bag. Through technology, urgent messages can be relayed with ease, regardless of the position or location of the communicating parties. Through enhanced communication processes, technology promotes social and professional relationships. It also allows people and groups to find better solutions and reach informed decisions. Communication processes within training and education programs have been enhanced through teleconferencing. The most prominent negative effect of technology - the charm of the good old world is missing. The letters, and lengthy face-to-face conversations have gone away, and have been replaced by texting or chatting. Technology affects the socialization process because it causes people to be more concerned about online life as opposed to social life. Addiction to technology can result in loneliness and social anxiety. The social skills are challenged to the point that many now struggle to interact in traditional conversations. Nowadays people just forward the content, the communication is manipulative. Its based on data, market demand, reputation in the society and popularity.

Many teenagers are always hooked to the social networking sites. They are closer to online friends, but the gap between parents and kids has increased considerably. Communication is lacking, as parents are not techno-savvy to the communication styles of the kids, increasing the generation gap. Life has changed a lot; very few social meetings and get-togethers are held these days.

Technology allows for malicious motives in communication processes because it enables people to pretend to be who they are not. Loss of confidentiality and privacy, in communication processes, are the main security concerns in the use of technology. As you can see technological communication is a double-edged sword. It all depends on how we use these means; use the technological means of communication for sane purposes, and don't abuse them for malicious motives.

Agnes Durda

Homo Facebookus addictus Stress is considered as the disease of the 21st century. It affects all the age categories, especially the youngsters. My opinion is that we tend to compare ourselves to each other too often.Constantly. Before social media, nobody knew what brand clothes is wearing our neighbour or how complex is the breakfast of our friend’s sister. Everyone minded their own business, without the perpetual self wondering: ‘Am I as cool as the person next door?’ The holidays were taken in the family, with group Polaroid pictures of smiling, tanned people. Nowadays, our Facebook feed is full of selfies and pictures of feet and legs and hands holding cocktails and everyone is pretending to have fun. The access to information came at its own cost: losing self confidence and undermining our importance in other people’s eyes. Facebook became a tool for the ones in need of a distraction moment from the real life. Who cares what your boss says or asks for, when you can plunge in the virtual perfection that Facebook offers? Our brains literally cease to function, as we scroll down pictures of pets dressed as humans, fake smiles and boring texts accompanying them and the next thing you notice is that you just wasted another two hours on Facebook and your hand is numb from holding the phone. There are people who take their virtual tour on social media even in the bathroom, which is supposed to be the one peaceful place in this world.

I had University colleagues failing exams because they were too busy checking their Facebook page every two minutes, obsessing over something or someone, instead of reading the courses. They were addicted, hooked. Their regular time spent on media was between 3 and 6 hours a day, losing rest and spending sleepless nights on Facebook. During this time, you couldn’t reach them in any way. They are like zombies. I imagine people from the future, in 40 or 50 years from now, watching pictures of us. All in group, not talking to each other, but with all our senses caught in the device we hold in our hands, mesmerised by a shiny screen. There is of course a positive side to using Facebook. I’m talking about people that met on Facebook, fell in love and eventually got married to the person from the other side of the screen. Also, the people that use this channel for their business promotion and are successful. Their ‘addiction’ went hand in hand with the real life and the results were different. We all have our own addictions that consume our time and they say something about us. The Facebook addiction is not the best ‘hobby’ you can adopt. However, it was demonstrated that 10 minutes of social media can help develop our imagination, boost our confidence and of course, make us laugh. How do you cure a homo Facebookus addictus? Maybe one day we will have an app for that. Or a group therapy similar to the AA one. Who knows?!

Alexandra Crismaru 29

Technology Center in Armenia Hey everyone! I am going to introduce you the center where I worked and gained a lot of skills. It is a center with Apple products, which is the first one in Armenia and in the world, with new kind of educational experiences at the intersection of technology and design. More than 1000 iMac computers, tablets for drawing and other equipments for more than 14.000 students in Armenia. They recently started to get some international attention. CNN, BBC, PBS and others did documentaries about it and it was called one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most innovative education programs. Tumo Center for Creative Technologies learning program is made up of self-learning activities, workshops and project labs around 14 learning targets. Students from 12 to 18 years can learn and developed different skills. There are: Animation, Filmmaking, Game Development, Web development, writing, drawing, music, 3D, motion graphic programming, robotics, graphic design, new media and photography. Workshops and labs leaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are coming from different continents and share their skills with young people. You can see a person who is sharing his practice with young people and who worked for Disney or as graphic designer from UK, USA... 2018 September their educational project were enlarged in Paris and Beirut. Now they are working for Tirana in Albania. In Armenia we have 4 branches and they are continuing to spread their educational program in and out of Armenia.

George Clooney, Kanye West, Angela Merkel and many many famous people visited this center in Armenia. One of the nice advisor you could see in the center if he is in Armenia: Serj Tankianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from SOAD. Except educational program, they had summer camps, Tumo studios and etc.

If you are interested in this organisation and also creativity of students, just search Tumo Center Creative Technologies and do not forget to follow them on Instagram, Twitter, FB. Keep in touch on websites, maybe the other place that they are going to open it is in your town.

Anna Khlghatyan 31

“The Social Network” movie “The Social Network” It’s a 2010 American biographical drama film directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin. Adapted from Ben Mezrich's 2009 book The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, a Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal, the film portrays the founding of social networking website Facebook and the resulting lawsuits. It stars Jesse Eisenberg as founder Mark Zuckerberg, along with Andrew Garfield as Eduardo Saverin, Justin Timberlakeas Sean Parker, and Armie Hammer as Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Neither Zuckerberg nor any other Facebook staff were involved with the project, although Saverin was a consultant for Mezrich's book.

The Social Network garnered considerable acclaim, with critics praising its direction, screenplay, acting, editing and score. The film appeared on 78 critics’ Top 10 lists for 2010; of those, 22 had the film in their number-one spot, the most of any film in its year. The film was also chosen by the National Board of Review as the best film of 2010.

At the 83rd Academy Awards, the film received eight nominations, including for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Eisenberg, and won three: Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Film Editing. The film also received awards for Best Motion Picture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Drama, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Original Score at the 68th Golden Globe Awards. In 2016, it was voted 27th among 100 films considered the best of the 21st century by 117 film critics from around the world. I really liked this film in which we learn a lot about the creation and the development of Facebook and also about the dangers that social networks can cause.

Apolline Lepoutre 33

24 hours without Internet! In the past weekend, I realised how much time I spend online. I found out that It’s very difficult to live one day without Internet. On Saturday I went to another city with some friends and we stayed there until the next day. I don’t have mobile data, so I have to connect to wi-fi wherever I go. After 1 hour’s drive, we arrived in the city at 6 p.m and we went to a cafe-bar. We sat down for a chat with the owner and suddenly I found myself trying to check the notifications on my phone, but I had no internet. I immediately asked for the wi-fi password, and to my astonishment, the bar had no internet. I thought: “What is the bar that in the 21st century has no internet? Doesn’t matter, I should use today to take a break from social media” (as if I had other choice).

So this was a good opportunity to be 100% present, because sometimes I’m chatting with friends in real life and at the same time checking Facebook or Instagram. Before this day, I had already decided to share less personal details online, but I still need the urge to connect to my friends. But this day was not only about social media, but also no google, no email, no GPS (quite essential when you are in a city you don’t know), no checking weather! After half an hour chatting, I was mindlessly checking my phone for social media updates constantly! I realise I was also scrolling the same posts on Instagram I scrolled hours before. I laugh at myself and decided to move outside to get some sun. What a beautiful day. Then I caught myself wondering who was posting what and what I might be missing and that made me a little anxious. Well, at least my battery was lasting the whole day.

Then the sunset came. I witnessed a beautiful sunset and I had to take a photo to upload on Instagram later. The things is - I love taking photos but It’s like somehow my brain is trained to see the world through possible posts. And that happens in other moments, I can’t really just watch and feel it and let it go. “Pics or didn’t happen” - that’s messed up. Then we went dinner at a friend’s house. On the way there I was biting my nails. “Finally I’ll have access to internet.” But guess what… No internet too! This is it, the apocalypse. Actually, I enjoyed my meal a lot more because I wasn’t fiddling with filters while I was eating. And I felt more connected to my friends since I was listening to what they’re saying without distraction. The next day we were looking for some bakery in a village. I tried to connect to GPS, didn’t work. My brain was going crazy. After half an hour looking, we found a cafe. A cafe with internet. O-M-G. “WI-FI PASSWORD PARAKALO” I said. My phone started receiving so many notifications at the same time that it crashed. After successfully restarting my mobile phone, the internet was reeeally slow. I was able to see the messages from my friends but I couldn’t reply to them. And the Facebook and Instagram posts didn’t update. It looked like it was on purpose! I took a deep breath and I put my phone in my bag for good. I enjoyed the rest of the day without the back thought of how good content things could make. My life is happy!

Catarina Silva 35

Netflix And Movie Theaters Don’t Actually Seem To Be In Competition There is a widely held belief that Netflix and other streaming services are pulling audiences away from movie theaters. The notion seems logical. After all, there would seem to be less incentive to go to the theater when there is a wealth of content available in the comfort of your own home. However, this may be a specious belief as a new study indicates that Netflix and movie theaters don’t actually seem to be in competition with one another.

The study, conducted by EY’s Quantitative Economics and Statistics group, found that people that see movies in the theater more frequently also consume more content from streaming services, according to Variety. As revealed in the study, respondents who went to the movies at a theater nine or more times in the past 12 months averaged 11 hours of streaming content a week. Conversely, those respondents who only went to the theater once or twice in the past year averaged 7 hours. You might think that the heavy streamers are people who are skipping the theatrical experience altogether, but that doesn’t appear to be the case based on this study’s findings.

The study found that almost of those people who hadn’t been to a movie theater in the past year, almost half of them also didn’t stream any movies or TV shows. And as far as those who were avoiding theaters, only 18% streamed eight or more hours of content a week. The study, commissioned by the National Association of Theater Owners, had researchers survey 2,500 respondents in November of this year. Of those 2,500, 80% had seen at least one movie in the theater in the past year.

It has long been thought that declining theatrical attendance was at least partially attributable to the rise of streaming platforms, just as TV was once heralded as the death of movie theaters. But it would seem that the conventional wisdom that streaming services are cannibalizing theatrical exhibition, is not backed up by the data, at least based on this one study. Moreover, it seems that those people who are voracious consumers of film and television do so through both avenues, which makes sense. If you’re a movie fan, you want to see a lot of movies and are probably willing to do so independent of how exactly you see them. Likewise, those that don’t go to the movies often aren’t consuming a ton of content period, even on the

The lines are also somewhat more blurred than they once were, with some Netflix movies, like Alfonso CuarĂłnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roma, getting theatrical releases, albeit limited. And despite streaming services being more ubiquitous than ever, the North American box office is on track to set a new record this year. Obviously the cost factor is a huge reason that people see streaming services taking away from movies, as in terms of pure quantity, streaming platforms offer more for your money. But it appears that services like Netflix are killing cable, not theaters. The number of cord-cutters is expected to rise to a huge 32.8% or 33 million adults next year. While the results of this study are far from definitive, it does offer something of a rising tide lifts all boats type of read. Both streaming services like Netflix and traditional movie theaters each offer something different and hopefully the market can support both to give audiences options and filmmakers the chance to have their films be seen the way they were meant to.

Ivan Doer 38

Social networks In the human and social sciences, a social network corresponds to the links between individuals and or organizations constituting a group. If we stick to this definition, family, colleagues, a group of friends are social networks. Today, this definition seems inappropriate. How to compare a family network with Facebook, that gathers 2.23 billion users? New communications technologies have drastically transformed our social interactions. Just a decade ago, a telephone call at the other end of the world costed a considerable sum, one can today exchange free and instantly all around the globe. Ultimately, we are potentially reachable, anywhere, by anyone. All these networks, all these connected people and all these exchanges constitute a gold mine for the brands that have massively invested in this field. The communication professions have undergone sudden changes to adapt to this new phenomenon. Thus the Brand Manager will scrutinize trends on networks to work on its brand, they quickly understood that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;vox populiâ&#x20AC;? could do but also undo a mark. A whole serie of tools and strategies are therefore put in place to promote their brand image in networks as vast as uncertain. To finish, Albert Einstein had already planned time where social networks and this technology was coming.

He said :â&#x20AC;? I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots â&#x20AC;&#x153;.

Was he right or not? I would say yes, these businesses are ubiquitous in our lives whether we like it or not. We will always criticize the present and we will always be nostalgic of the past.

Julien Debusschere

The story of Netflix The least we can say is that Netflix has not really been a smashing success. His boss and founder had to fight for many years, the company has come close to many disasters before imposing itself in a competitive environment more than improbable. Netflix? This is a brand that has long been American. Since September 2014, Netflix has landed in France and has tried to upset an audiovisual landscape already seriously shaken by the development of Digital Terrestrial Television, the decline in advertising revenues and the fierce competition led by the Qatari channel BEIN on the broadcasting rights of the football, to the chagrin of Canal+. Netflix by Reed Hastingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; legendary fury has become the world leader in S-VOD, a barbaric denominator for a very simple service: for just under $10 a month, all movies and series of your choice, at home streaming via the Internet.

Legend has it that Reed Hastings had the idea to launch Netflix after having to pay heavy late penalties in a Blockbuster video club. Video clubs? You remember? 1996, a long, long time ago: to watch a recent movie at home, we went by car to a shop and rented a VHS video tape. The rental costs a few euros for 24 / 48h. If we forgot to bring the tape back to the store on time or if we simply had something else to do, late penalties would accumulate.

The anecdote has evolved a little over time. The video club presented as the inspiration for Netflix was a Blockbuster store, the undisputed leader in video rental. Following a lawsuit and a settlement with them, Reed had to agree that the story of the Apollo 13 backlog had occurred in a small family shop that had since disappeared and was not part of of the Blockbuster chain. But let’s not anticipate the heart of Reed Hastings’ adventure: Blockbuster’s war against Netflix is now part of the Hall of Fame disruptions. Let’s go back to understand the path of our character.

Reed Hastings is not one of those immigrants or sons of immigrants who make the wealth of Silicon Valley. He comes from a distinguished lineage of patricians from the East Coast. His great-grandfather is Alfred Lee Loomis, a Wall Street financier and a mathematical genius who is among the first to apply forecasting models to stock market speculation. Reed Hastings quietly assumes this legacy a little tormented: after brilliant mathematics, he joined the Marines and successfully undergoes the famous training spartan. Admitted, the transplant does not take and he prefers to join the Peace Corps, a system close to French cooperation: he teaches math for three years in Swaziland. Upon his return to the US, Reed resumes his studies at Stanford and like everyone else, he decides to launch a computer start-up. He tackles with two partners a classic problem of development: how to produce an effective debugging software? The company is called Pure Software and its products are called Purify this, Purify that, in the idea of purifying the code flow of programs of their bugs.

Success does not take long. The box goes public, eats a few competitors before being eaten in 1997. Reed Hastings is 37 years old and has a personal fortune of 75 Million dollars. Hastings spends a little time thinking. What could he spend his time now? His former marketing director, Mark Randolph persuades him to invest two million in an e-commerce project they will call Netflix ...

In retrospect, Netflix is a crazy project. It’s about positioning a new company in the video rental market. At the time, the market was already in decline and is dominated by a giant Blockbuster that has more than six thousand stores in North America and a market share of more than 65% of rentals. From the beginning, Reed is lucid: he knows that the new company will have to go through three or four radical changes in its business model before hoping to become sustainable. Determination, sagacity and a great deal of luck will allow him to succeed.

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Kids exposure on Facebook I guess everyone has in his Facebook list of friends someone who is regularly posting pictures of their kid(s). In fact, some women started sharing photos of their babies online since they weren’t born; first, pictures showing the results of the pregnancy tests, followed by the progress of their pregnancy bellies and ending up, of course, with images reflecting the journey of being a parent of the greatest kid ever. For the viewers this may be a source of enjoyment and cuteness, if it’s done with moderation, but once the parents are oversharing (documenting each step of their kids existence), they can become annoying. When it comes to the parents, this can be seen either as a way of expressing their pride of having the most beautiful kid in the world, keeping updated their friends with their children development, or a way of showing how “great parent” he or she is. On the other hand, some parents think exposing their children is an unacceptable way of treating them, by sharing too much information about a person not old enough to consent to it.

Oversharing information about their children may seem inofensive for some parents, but studies shown that this practice comes with a lot of negative consequences. The kids have their right for privacy and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duty to respect it. Once a picture gets online, it may became a source of bullying for that kid, so the adults should think twice before posting pictures with them.

Also, by constantly posting pictures with their kids, the parents are creating an online image which may not be compatible with the perception of those kids about themselves. These may reflect in confidence issues for some of the kids, for example. What do you think about this topic? If you were a parent, would you share on Facebook pictures with your children?

Mihaela Paval

“Thinking Differently’ The Story of Apple “Thinking Differently’ is what made Apple big, and helped get them through hard times, when it was necessary. Great vision and different approach than their competitors is the main reason for this company’s success, but being bold has made them pay their price on several occasions. Even though many of us are fans of the Apple products, not all fans are well versed in the history of the company. Fewer still have found time to read any of the plethora of books on Apple and Steve Jobs, despite their popularity. But you might wonder - How did they become so great? Why did they very nearly collapse? What turned things around for them? Apple was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne in 1976. In 1977, Mark Markkula invested in the company and Apple Computer Inc. officially incorporated. Apple became a public company in 1980 and share prices instantly skyrocketed. By 1983 they had entered the Fortune 500 and were officially one of the fastest growing companies in history. The early 1980s saw steady competition rising from IBM selling millions of PCs. Bill Gates announced that GUIs would be the future of PCs, but many years passed before Windows was released. The competition increased, with Microsoft releasing popular software such as Word and BASIC. Steve Jobs became involved in a lot of internal politics, was stripped of his duties and eventually resigned in 1985. He went on to begin NeXT Inc. and their first computer on the market was twice as powerful as anything Apple had produced, while also being $1000 cheaper. NeXT went on to great heights, developing NeXTstep OS and producing many high-end computers at competitive prices.

Motorola and IBM meanwhile began to develop PowerPCs, which were quickly taken on by software developers like Adobe and Aldus. Apple decided to buy NeXT in order to improve MacOS and stay ahead of the competition from Microsoft. In 1997, PowerMac G3 was released and the first Apple Store was opened Apple was again a force to be reckoned with. Fast forward a decade - by 2010 Apple had developed the iPad, the iOS tablet which combined all the best features of the iPhone, minus the calling capability, with the size of a small laptop. Just like the iPhone, new models have been released each year, with the iPad Mini arriving on the market quite recently.

These days, Apple has a huge line-up of high-end personal computers, iPods, iPhones and iPads. They also have a thriving business through the iTunes Store, selling music, video, and applications for both iOS and MacOS. When the CEO Steve Jobs died in 2011, many people believed Apple would fall again now that it had lost its visionary leader. So far, this has proven false and Apple has continued to see success.

Neda Mijovic

Becoming Untraceable In a modern society, it is virtually impossible to live anonymously unless a person is prepared to forget the modern conveniences that make life more comfortable and secure. That includes a home, a job, an automobile, health insurance or medical care, telephone, bank accounts, the Internet, and credit cards. Children typically receive a Social Security number at birth unless their parents are willing to forget the tax exemption for their care. There are ways to reduce your traceability without going to extreme measures. Protecting oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s privacy makes sense in a world of digital and real stalkers, identity theft , and unsolicited attention.

Here are some methods to reclaim your privacy: Use a Fake Name. It is not illegal to use a fake name as long as the intent is not to defraud or harm another person. For example, writers and artists frequently use pseudonyms for their work. It is illegal to use a fake name under oath or in legal documents. Always use your real name when dealing with the government, paying taxes, or receiving a check. Never use your real name on the Internet. Rent a Post Office Box. Never give out your physical address, other than to friends and family. Use a passport for identification, as it provides neither your birth date nor address. When asked for information, consider the purpose that the person or company might need the information for and whether you trust them to keep it confidential. In most cases, it is used for marketing and may be sold to others for the same purpose.

Avoid Credit Cards. Do not write checks, especially with your real name and address. Use cash when possible for purchases or prepaid credit cards when credit is necessary. Employ Smartphone Privacy Settings. I saw a demonstration how easily hackers can break into a mobile phone or a mobile network and access personal information, including phone calls, texts, and pictures. Apple and Android phones have privacy settings that can be activated by their users. For those seeking more security, Remember the warning of John Hering, one of the hackers featured on “60 Minutes”: “We live in a world where we cannot trust the technology that we use.” Use burner phones and prepaid short term use. Use a Proxy Server or VPN on the Internet. Each computer has a unique Internet address that can be used to trace the location of the user. A proxy server acts as an intermediary between the computer in use and the Internet, increasing – but not eliminating – the difficulty of finding the user’s location when online. Free downloads of proxy programs are available on the Internet. Some users employ a virtual private network (VPN) – a group of remote computers linked together with encrypted communications – for security. Experts recommend a paid VPN service for maximum privacy. If you visit social networks, use a fake name and picture. Never open emails from someone you do not know. Rely on Public Transportation. Owning and driving an automobile requires state-issued licenses, as well as various types of insurance, both of which make finding your location and movements easier to track. While technology like vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication makes driving easier and safer, they also increase the vulnerability to being tracked.

Niek Den Boer

The addiction to this fantastic universe… It starts with computers, television, downloads of music, movies and then comes the time of social networks such as MSN, now Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, Snapchat, Viber, Tango, Skype, Messenger, Yahoo Mail etc. Everything went so fast that we must all be number 1 communication level. For work, for conversations with friends, to look for his future love or his plan for a night on Tinder. We must have the latest phone in vogue Apple, Samsung, Motorola, Huawei. Samsung TV, LG. The tablet and laptop Archos, Asus, Samsung etc. Youtube, Soundcloud, Spotify and many others are our ‘musical friends’. Netflix and Amazon Prime have become essential to watch movies and series without downloading. Knowing that Amazon is already number 1 delivery services ! Without forgetting Google the unavoidable online search engine that offers many services in parallel since with Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Translate, Gmail, etc.

All these banners are already making huge amounts of money, but how far will they go ? Is it really so necessary ? Can we do without it ? Yes of course, at the time everything was different we did without it but today, by dint of consumption, jobs were created in these areas of services and informatique.

And more and more jobs are parallel withdrawn to make room for machines… And now, that we get used to these, and that our parents and grandparents had to learn to use them because they did not have the choice too ! So we can say actually ‘fantastic but also pathetic because we panic.. Because there will always be advantages and disadvantages concerning his last ones, mainly life without face to face, always behind the screens.. The lack of privacy, identity theft, the curiosity that circulates everywhere, the media that benefits from it, the infidelities due to the simplified access to communication as well as the circulation of false information that goes very quickly. The ease of shopping online without have seen in direct contact his purchase but only by screen..

But now it’s like that, we do our shopping via the internet, we watch a movie looking for 30 minutes see more the one we chose via Netflix, we want the I-tech laptop especially if it’s an apple to eat, the computer, the hard drive, see the photos of the person we are talking to via the internet, exchanging via visual with Skype, searching for anything and everything via Google.. We adapt or fly on a desert island !

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How amazon kills libraries To order on amazon is to envisage in the long term the death of the cultural diversity: When we wander in bookstores, we quickly realize that each of them has an identity. Certainly, we find the major publishing houses, the literary awards, the best-selling authors, but we can also discover new publishing houses that do a remarkable job, be surprised by the highlighting of a forgotten title or buy the last heart of the bookseller who is not necessarily the one that everyone speaks in the media. To put only bestsellers ahead is to impose a form of dictatorship. Just take the Anglo-Saxon model to see it. Bookstores have almost disappeared, giving way to large areas without securities. To order on amazon is to make a cross on the shops of proximity: Without even talking about advice and human contact, the bookstore is primarily a business. That is to say an open place in a neighborhood, that we appreciate when we return home at night. We are happy to find cafes and open bookstores. The life of a neighborhood is based on its shops, entertainments organized for the youngest, advice to parents, a smile to the oldest. A link that is not found behind the screen.

In bookstores, we organize meetings, it is a place of exchanges, a landmark for book lovers. We try, as much as possible, to satisfy people, to guide, to propose and to control what we do not have. To order on Amazon, is to close the places of life, exchange and daydreaming that live neighborhoods or villages.

To order on amazon is to endorse precarious jobs: Amazon is in fact a company that constantly violates the fundamental rights of its employees and puts constant pressure on employees, as well as the entire editorial chain. Amazon imposes a 50% discount on publishers (against the 30% - 35% usually allocated to booksellers). Why? Because Amazon refuses to sell books below this discount. How to refuse such blackmail? In addition, this beautiful company has become a master in the use of tax evasion. It is possible to order any book in bookstores so amazon is not essential at all!

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w e i rv with a EVS Volunteer e t In HELLO CATARINA ! HOW LONG ARE YOU STAYING IN KAa LAMATA ? Hi! I’m staying in Kalamata 10 months, from February until December.

DO YOU LIKE KAa LAMATA AND GREEK PEOPLE ? WHY ? Yes, I’m enjoying this city. Kalamata is a perfect combination between the nature and the beach. The mountains are a must see. People are very welcoming and it’s easy to make friends. The food is also really tasteful. It has lots of delicious and healthy dishes that can fully satisfy everyone, both vegetarians and meat lovers ! And what they say about the famous olive oil It’s true !

WHAT IS YOUR PROJECT ABOUT ? ARE YOU ENJOYING ? In my project, I’m working with kids with autism in the Day Care Center. My main task is helping as an assistant in the therapeutic activities. Also, I always try to make their jobs easier by cleaning the toys and the dishes for example. In the beginning was a bit complicated because I didn’t know how to communicate with the kids. But then I learned some essential words and the visual support they use. I’m enjoying working in the center and I also love the atmosphere there because the therapists are passionate about their work and that makes me very motivated.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO DO EUROPEAN VOLUNTARY SERVICE ? Because I finish my bachelor’s in international relations and I wanted to do the master’s as well but I couldn’t decide which one I wanted to. So, I decided to have a gap year and go on an adventure ! But I wanted to learn more things and get out of my comfort zone, not just simply have a boring job ! And I wanted to travel as well. So, EVS seemed a great way to discover a new country and culture, to make new friends, while giving something to people and contributing to a community. And I still have time to reflect on my future and about my priorities.

HOW IS LIVING WITH PEOPLE FROM OTHER COUNTRIES ? HOW YOU DESCRIBE THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF AN EVS VOLUNTEERS ? I love the house where I’m living, It has a great location and it has everything I need. I live 7 people and I feel lucky to have such amazing flatmates. It’s an amazing opportunity to discover new food (I love food) and also to better understanding about other cultures, just by simply chatting about differences between countries ! The volunteer’s life can be tough and busy but we always find a way and time to have fun and sometimes to visit other places ! And every day when I’m walking home I feel happy and grateful for being here.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO THOSE WHO WANT TO DO A EVS ? If you really want it to it, now is the perfect time do it so! EVS is a perfect opportunity to challenge yourself in a new country and to be part of intercultural team! You will learn new skills, participate in different activities, improve your english or learning a new language (if you are motivated to) while spending time abroad… What else ?! EVS will change your life. I think It is changing me in a nice way, not just because of the Kalamata or Greece, but because of the people ! In only 2 months I met so many beautiful people (inside and outside).

WHAT ARE YOU PLANNn ING TO DO AFTER YOUR EVS ? As I said before, I want to do the master’s. I still didn’t decide which one… But for sure international management or marketing… And of course, I also want to travel as much as I can… “Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance you must keep moving”.

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My sending organization Me and my lovely colleague Mihaela got here from Romania with the aid of our sending organization, Dominou. The Dominou Association is based in Craiova, a small city in the eastern part of the country which has been founded in 2004 and has 147 active members at the moment (teachers, trainers, pedagogical advisers). Our goals include supporting formal, non-formal and informal education of children, youth and adult people in order to acquire the necessary personal development skills for future employment and active citizenship, including promoting of human rights, cultural diversity, equal opportunities and non-discrimination. It organizes accredited courses (by the National Council of Adult Development Training) in 32 fields. The educational related courses: project manager, competence evaluator, human resources inspector, mentor, trainer, quality assurance specialist, teacher trainer, school mediator, vocational counsellor, have attracted a number of approximate 6000 trainees, 1000 of them future trainers of adults.

We are experienced in working with different target groups and especially, with disadvantaged groups. In the project â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can be the next victim!â&#x20AC;? we organised several workshops for socially disadvantaged youths whose parents are unable to advise them and their adult caretakers.

One big advantage we have is the great support we have from our partnership with Dolj country inspectorate, who monitored some of our projects and was very satisfied by their quality. As such, they facilitate our access to our target groups, give us access to the MIE network (European Information Multipliers - teachers in all Dolj schools in charge with promoting EU values, European projects and opportunities for young people) and recommend us as trustworthy partners to schools. We also had support in terms of analysis of needs for the young people in rural communities, according to their data, which helped us to make our projects more adapted to the necessities of the target group.

The Association has working partnerships with youth, adult and child education institutions from Romania and 17 other countries and experience in working with different stakeholders, such as inspectorates, NGOs on all fields of interest, schools, prisons, libraries, social protection organisms etc. To achieve the objectives addressed to the youth of nowadays, the organization carries out activities based on supporting education for youth (14-30 years old) in order to acquire the necessary abilities and personal development skills for employability and active citizenship, activities that encourage active participation of young people in society and in democratic life in Europe, which encourage and support the spirit of initiative, creativity and entrepreneurship among youth.

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My project Hey!!! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in Kalamata for two months now and my SVE project lasts for 11 months. My main task is assisting in the daily running of the day care center for the kids (ages between 3-18) with autism. This center is an association between teachers, parents, friends and 35 children are part of it. There are prospects of expanding the space, since this is the only center in the Peloponnese region specialized in autism. On the first day, the first impression I had was that the people who work there love what they do! They want to do more and better, and they also seek to be constantly improving. So the fact that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working in a healthy work environment makes me feel even more motivated. My main tasks in the center are assisting in the therapeutic activities, as an observer and/or as a personal assistant. In the future, I hope to do my own activities, but for that to happen it is essential to learn the language. Fortunately, my hosting organization provides Greek lessons and, without a doubt, one of my ambitions is to learn the language! The purpose of the different activities is to help the child to communicate, to interact with other people and thus to learn new skills. I realised that each one of them are different! At this moment my biggest challenge is to understand the needs, interests and stage of development of each child.

The part of verbal communication, particularly with therapists and not with children, has been very challenging. Some therapists donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t speak English and sometimes is complicated to understand or pass on the message. The way that I communicate with the kids is through Keywords (which I learned in the first week and it is essential) and visual support. This type of alternative communication consists of teaching children to select images, for instance as a way of asking for something or answering a question. Every day, the therapists organize a visual routine for each child, and my role also goes through assisting in this procedure.

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Past Events There were 2 events that took place in Kentro Neon on 19th of April. In the morning, we welcomed students of Lyceum Arfaron. The students learned about the Kalamata Youth Center and its actions and participated in an interactive activity on #Volunteering! After the activity, students were also informed about the various opportunities offered by the ERASMUS+ learning program. In the afternoon, the activities of SYFAMEA (Association of Disabled People in Messinia) were presented. We all participated in 2 of the most popular workshops of the Kalamata Youth Center: Traditional dances and Tai Chi! You can see a part of the atmosphere and view the activities in the photos below:

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The volunteers responsible for this publication are hosted in Greece in the framework of the European Erasmus+ programme, KA1/youth - European Voluntary Service. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.