Youths urged to use technology to share positivity

YOUNG people are urged to share good and positive information intended to inspire, given the rapid development in technology.
This was the message given to grade 10 students from Limana Vocational Training Centre during NBC TV’s Chat Room episode on Wednesday in Port Moresby.
The discussion focused on the topic “The importance of sharing good news”.
It began with a brief definition and comparison between good news and fake news; the importance of sharing credible information; the challenges and impacts of fake on society; how positive information improved lives; the role of young people in sharing good news with advice for society and the Government to take heed of.
Jermaimah Gamini defined “good news” as information that was factual and possessed the element of honesty that was derived from the message and salvation of the Christian faith.
Junior Varage emphasised on the benefits of inspirational information and said it not only had a way of making someone feel good about themselves, but it also had the ability to change a person’s attitude.
“An effect of inspirational information is that it can trigger a sudden change in behaviour from individuals and this can be instilled in them for their benefit in the long run,” he said.
Elizabeth Gobi said peace, understanding and prosperity was the direct result of credible and responsible use and sharing of information, and urged for society to harness modern technology to amplify our capabilities.