ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Digital altruism

Digital altruism is when people use digital technology to help others without expecting anything in return. It's like sharing your toys with a friend but instead of toys you use the internet and other digital tools to make a positive impact on someone else's life.

For example, you might help someone with their homework over video chat or you might donate money to a charity online. You could also use social media to spread awareness about an important issue or help crowdsource donations for a friend in need.

Digital altruism is important because it allows people to make a difference no matter where they are or what they do. With digital technology, people can connect with others all around the world and work together to solve problems and make the world a better place. The best part is that anyone can do it, no matter how young or old they are.

So, just like how we can share our toys with our friends to make them happy, we can use digital technology to help others and spread kindness throughout the world.