Closing the Generation Gap

I describe recent examples of phase transitions in four-dimensional M theory vacua in which the net generation number changes. There are naive obstructions to transitions lifting chiral matter, but loopholes exist which enable us to avoid them. I first review how chirality arises in the heterotic limit of M theory, previously known forms of topology change in string theory, and chirality-changing phase transitions in six dimensions. This leads to the construction of the four-dimensional examples, which involve wrapped M-theory fivebranes at an $E_8$ wall.Comment: 8 pages, harvmac big, preprint number corrected (Talk presented at STRINGS'97, Amsterdam

A New Generation Gap? Some thoughts on the consequences of increasingly early ICT first contact

One possible consequence of ICT’s rapid rise will be a new ‘generation gap’ arising from differing perceptions of the learning technologies. The nature, causes and consequences of this gap are of interest to educational practitioners and policymakers. This paper uses data from an ongoing project together with a synopsis of research to describe the ICT-based generation gap that currently exists between students and their teachers and parents. It is argued that this gap may exist between students differing in age by as little as five years. Results from a related project exploring Networked Information and Communication Literacy Skills (NICLS), are used to introduce a discussion on the nature of any skills gap that must be addressed in the light of this generation gap

A New Social Conscience

Expecting a generation gap, law student Frederick S. Vondy feels nostalgic--and inspired

The Generation Gap: What Generation Gap? : Management, Technology, Training, and Evolving Skills

Contrary to divisive labels to describe generations, members of different age groups have much to teach each other: Younger workers bring fresh perspectives to old issues, while older workers\u27 valuable organizational history help inform current contexts. All age groups in the workplace benefit in learning from each other\u27s perspectives

The Online Generation Gap: Contrasting Attitudes and Behaviors of Parents and Teens

This report explores the online generation gap between parents and teens and reveals a number of disparities in their views about online safety. Among the 511 teens and 500 parents who were polled in the online survey, there were major discrepancies regarding perceptions of what teens do online, whether teens and parents have had conversations about online safety, and how much parents monitor teens' online activity. The survey also yielded positive findings, including that the majority of teens are demonstrating smart online behaviors. Significant advancements can and should be made to improve communications between parents and teens about online behavior

the influence of generation gap

UIDB/04084/2020,22209The first type of tourism was essentially domestic. However, tourist activities have become a major trend lately, particularly in some locations. According to UNWTO (2016), domestic tourism involves an estimated volume of 5 to 6 billion tourists across the whole world. As a result, some destinations consider it imperative to promote and develop domestic tourism, since it represents an important input to local and national economy. Notwithstanding these facts, most actions taken and research conducted focus on international tourists. An empirical study involving 622 domestic tourists reveals that the main cognitive destination image dimensions are Simplicity and Authenticity, Good Environment, Relaxation and Socialization, Good Infrastructures, Nostalgia and History and Culture. Regarding the affective attributes, most tourists in the sample have strong positive feelings regarding the visited destination. In addition, results prove that those tourists’ generational differences influence the way they build the cognitive and affective images of a certain destination. The discussion focuses on the kind of implications tourism destinations may have for Management and Marketing.publishersversionpublishe