Technology and Well Being

The Prindle Institute is thrilled to host the fourth annual Midwest Ethics Symposium: Technology and Well-Being, April 7–8, 2026. This year’s Symposium will bring together academics, professionals, and students to consider the ethical implications of consumer technologies and, in particular, how they shape our health, identity, and overall quality of life.

Potential topics include:

• Social media, identity, and community
• The effects of digital technology on attention and intellectual development
• Algorithmic feeds, echo chambers, and political polarization
• Fitness trackers and other health-focused digital tools
• Simulated digital companions and the ethics of AI in therapy

The Symposium is free and open to the public, but we ask that attendees from outside the DePauw community register in advance so that we can adequately prepare.