It is a portmanteau word born from the contraction of the terms “illiteracy” and “electronics”, which appeared in 2020 in the Larousse. Referring to the difficulty, or even the inability, to use digital devices and computer tools, illiteracy would affect, according to INSEE figures, more than 17% of the population. However, this invisible disability, sometimes taboo, is more and more worrying as our economy and the functioning of our society are digitized, with teleworking, online courses, medical teleconsultations, online tax declaration…
This discomfort can lead to feelings of failure and isolation, and even exposure to cyberattacks, as 75% of jobs require mastering basic digital skills, and…
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