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From the Cave to the Apps: Plato Meets Social Media 📱
Back to IE Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: Breaking Silence
MARIA DE MOLINA, 31
MM-103
IE Tower, Maria de Molina, and Segovia Campus, Calle de María de Molina, 31, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Details
Are the things we see on social media a true reflection of reality? Inspired by Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, this event explores how algorithms and AI shape our perception of ourselves and the world around us.
Led by Dr. Pilar Filgueira, a psychologist and PhD holder, this participatory session will combine a live shadow experiment, interactive discussions, and real-time polls to help attendees reflect on how digital media influences our mental well-being.
đź“Ť Location: [María de Molina/Master – Final location TBD]
đź‘Ą Participants: Students, faculty, and staff (max. 20-25 people)
Let’s shed some light on the shadows cast by digital media.
Led by Dr. Pilar Filgueira, a psychologist and PhD holder, this participatory session will combine a live shadow experiment, interactive discussions, and real-time polls to help attendees reflect on how digital media influences our mental well-being.
đź“Ť Location: [María de Molina/Master – Final location TBD]
đź‘Ą Participants: Students, faculty, and staff (max. 20-25 people)
Let’s shed some light on the shadows cast by digital media.
Speakers
Pilar Filgueira
IE Counseling
Pilar Filgueira is a psychologist with a PhD in Psychology and extensive experience in research, teaching, and social intervention. Specializing in Social Psychology, she has dedicated her career to understanding the interplay between subjective well-being and social inequality, with a focus on human development. Pilar’s academic journey includes multiple international research residencies, peer-reviewed publications, and a strong background in methodological teaching.
She has held roles as an assistant professor at leading institutions in Argentina, such as the Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina and Universidad Austral, and has worked as undergraduate theses supervisor. Beyond academia, Pilar has contributed to social impact initiatives, coordinating outcome measurement for the "Módulo Sanitario" program at Fundación Horizonte de Máxima.
Currently serving as a guidance counselor at IE University, Pilar leverages her academic background and interpersonal skills to support students in achieving their academic and personal goals. Her professional journey is marked by a focus on fostering understanding, critical thinking, and resilience, both in and outside the classroom.
Hosted By
Co-hosted with: IE Center for Health & Well-being, My Well-Being
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