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April 2019
The project grew out of the desire to bring the “cyberhero” archetype out of the academic literature so the younger generation could grow up with the knowledge that an antithesis to the “cyberbully” exists—giving them an opposite role model to embody.
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May / June 2018
Cyberhero Leaque was developed to introduce the cyberhero, a form of the hero archetype that refers to individuals who use digital technologies to act on behalf of other people, animals, and the environment - an antithesis to cyberbullies and cybercriminals."
Dana Klisanin / The Toy Book / Read Full Article
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OCTOBER 2018
"Ryan's foundation addresses water and sanitation issues and empowers youth with the message that they can make a difference. Ryan embodies our key message—kids care deeply about the world and want to make a difference."
Dana Klisanin / Read Full Article
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february 2017
It appears that science is now confirming what has long been intuitively recognized--a primal resonance with story as a means of processing the world. It is an arc spanning from ancient epic tales, to modern Hollywood adventures, to the altruistic exploits of desktop Cyber Heroes, with up to 100 million now documented as having engaged in online activities directed toward "helping other people, animals, and the environment." And the computer gaming world is increasingly taking heed--with such initiatives as Games for Change, Zynga.org, and the Cyberhero League.
Steven and Michael Meloan, Huffington Post/ Read Full Article
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July 2014
The study of online behavior often focuses on the negative, such as cyber-bullying or cyber-attacks. But psychologist Dana Klisanin is studying the ways people are using the Internet to help others. She calls it digital altruism. I’m Audrey Hamilton and this is “Speaking of Psychology. “.
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