Yes, we need better thinkers, doers and people that can move in the digital world. I would say the problem is the opposite, too many people are growing up without the tools of interaction and networking skills online.
I have personally met people that where open in real life, but complete incells online. They couldn't connect with a community. They were professional lurkers, not being able to construct a phrase on a discord or telegram channel. Completely terrified of being judge even if they were aware, they were just a nickname and an avatar.
I wouldn't have believe it if someone would have told me about it, but I was there and saw it.