Contribution Name: SUSS-Nunchi Marine Age Well
Pseudonym: Masako Wakamiya
Year of Author: 1935
Masako Wakamiya’s journey is a testament to the boundless potential of human curiosity and resilience. At an age when many begin to retreat from the demands of modern life, Masako stepped into the world of technology with a determination and spirit that defy societal expectations. Her story isn’t just about learning to code; it’s about challenging the notion that age limits creativity or the ability to innovate. Masako’s venture into the digital world began when she noticed a glaring gap in the market—there were few mobile games that catered to senior citizens like herself. She observed that most apps were designed with younger audiences in mind, leaving out a significant and growing demographic. Instead of lamenting this oversight, Masako took matters into her own hands. At the age of 81, she taught herself how to code and developed her first app, “Hinadan,” inspired by the traditional Japanese doll festival.
Hinadan is more than just a game; it’s a celebration of Japanese culture and a bridge between generations. The app requires players to arrange dolls in a specific order, mirroring the traditional Hinamatsuri display. By combining cultural heritage with digital innovation, Masako created a product that resonates with both older users and those unfamiliar with the tradition. Her app isn’t just a tool for entertainment; it’s a vehicle for cultural preservation and education.
But Masako’s journey didn’t stop there. She became a passionate advocate for the digital empowerment of older adults, recognizing the transformative power that technology could have for those who might feel isolated or disconnected in an increasingly digital world. In her speeches and public appearances, Masako emphasizes that age should never be a barrier to learning or engaging with new technologies. She has become an inspiration not only to her peers but to people of all ages around the world. Masako’s story is a powerful reminder that innovation knows no age. It’s easy to assume that the digital world is the domain of the young, but Masako’s achievements prove otherwise. Her success with Hinadan and her ongoing advocacy work challenge us to rethink our perceptions of aging. She has shown that seniors can be not only consumers of technology but also creators and innovators.
In her 2017 speech at the United Nations, Masako spoke about the importance of creating a society where the elderly can continue to contribute and remain active. Her words echo her life’s work—championing the idea that seniors are valuable members of society with much to offer, especially in the realm of digital innovation. By pushing the boundaries of what is possible at any age, Masako Wakamiya has redefined what it means to grow older in the modern world. Her story is an invitation to all of us to keep learning, stay curious, and embrace new challenges, no matter where we are in life. Masako’s legacy is not just the app she created or the speeches she delivered, but the countless lives she has inspired to believe that it’s never too late to embark on a new adventure.
This story is adapted from: https://www.un.org/esa/socdev/csocd/2017/Masako-UN-speech.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=0I0ZFqfAVG4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFYJ2DE9wlM
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《无龄创新：若宫雅子非凡的旅程》若宫正子的旅程见证了人类好奇心和韧性无限的潜力。在许多人开始退缩于现代生活的压力时，若宫正子却以一种超越社会期望的决心和精神，踏入了科技的世界。她的故事不仅仅是学习编程，它还挑战了“年龄限制创造力或创新能力”这一观念。若宫正子进入数字世界的起点源于她发现市场上存在的明显空白——几乎没有针对像她这样的老年人设计的手机游戏。她注意到，大多数应用程序都是为年轻人设计的，而忽略了一个重要且日益增长的人群。与其对这种疏忽感到遗憾，若宫正子选择自己行动起来。在81岁的时候，她自学编程，并开发了她的第一个应用程序《Hinadan》，灵感来自日本传统的娃娃节。《Hinadan》不仅仅是一个游戏，它还是日本文化的庆典和代际之间的桥梁。这个应用要求玩家按特定顺序排列娃娃，模仿传统的雏祭陈列。通过将文化遗产与数字创新相结合，若宫正子创造了一个既能引起老年用户共鸣又能吸引对这一传统不熟悉的年轻人的产品。她的应用不仅仅是一个娱乐工具，更是文化传承与教育的载体。然而，若宫正子的旅程并未止步于此。她成为了数字赋权老年人的热情倡导者，认识到科技对那些可能在日益数字化的世界中感到孤立或失联的人们的变革性力量。在她的演讲和公开露面中，若宫正子强调，年龄绝不应成为学习或参与新技术的障碍。她不仅激励了同龄人，也激励了全球各个年龄段的人们。若宫正子的故事强有力地提醒我们，创新不分年龄。很容易认为数字世界是年轻人的领域，但若宫正子的成就证明了事实并非如此。她在《Hinadan》上的成功以及她持续的倡导工作，挑战了我们对衰老的认知。她展示了老年人不仅可以是技术的消费者，还可以是创造者和创新者。在2017年联合国的演讲中，若宫正子谈到了创建一个让老年人能够继续贡献并保持活跃的社会的重要性。她的言辞反映了她一生的工作——倡导老年人是社会中宝贵的成员，尤其在数字创新领域，他们有很多可贡献的东西。通过突破年龄可能性的界限，若宫正子重新定义了在现代世界中变老的意义。她的故事向我们发出了邀请，让我们无论身处人生的哪个阶段，都要继续学习，保持好奇心，并迎接新的挑战。若宫正子的遗产不仅是她创造的应用程序或她发表的演讲，更是她激励的无数人——相信无论何时，都不晚踏上新的冒险。This story is adapted from:https://www.un.org/esa/socdev/csocd/2017/Masako-UN-speech.pdfhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=0I0ZFqfAVG4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFYJ2DE9wlM
This work includes translation generated by ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI.
此作品包含由OpenAI开发的AI语言模型ChatGPT生成的翻译内容