The project aims to bring experiences and role models to the island's students to spark their curiosity. David Pastor Vico invited students from various educational centers in Fuerteventura to reflect on building their future in an increasingly digitally connected society, where personal relationships and community spaces face new challenges.
Using direct, engaging language and humor, Vico addressed topics relevant to teenagers, such as the influence of social media, screen dependency, peer pressure, and the importance of learning to relate to others. He emphasized the need to value play, coexistence, and shared experiences for personal and emotional development.
The president of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, Lola García, highlighted the importance of educational initiatives that extend beyond the classroom, allowing young people to ask questions and discover their potential. "Their future depends not only on the knowledge they acquire but also on their ability to relate, understand others, and face the challenges ahead," she stated.
The Minister of Education and Youth, Adargoma Hernández, emphasized the project's focus on fostering critical thinking. "We want what they hear to make them think, question things, and view their reality from a different perspective," he explained.
During his talk, David Pastor Vico delved into the role of human relationships in developing essential skills like empathy, negotiation, conflict resolution, and teamwork. He also reflected on the risks of digital isolation and the influence of algorithms, advocating for a more conscious and critical use of technology while championing human contact and trust.
The session also highlighted creativity and critical thinking as key competencies for future professional and social challenges, conveying to students the idea that they can contribute to building their own future. The Cabildo of Fuerteventura thus reaffirms its commitment to an education that complements academic training and fosters the development of young people with independent judgment and the tools to navigate a constantly transforming society.
