38 FEARS ABOUT COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Fears About Computer TechnologyBy: BushraHasanRubelynneBalingoay

Table of Contents1.1 Fears About Computer Technology2.1 Identifying Types of Fears3.1 Cyberbullying3.2 Social Networks3.3 Prevention Methods4.1 Cybercrime4.2 Legal Consequences5.1 Increasing Unemployment6.1 Tragedy of the Commons7.1 References

Fears About Computer TechnologyComputer is the soul of modern generation.Every great invention has its benefits and its downfalls.Automated systems, communication device, computers.With technology always changing, people must adapt quickly.

Identifying Types of FearsThere are many categories that fall under computer fears such as: bullying hacking privacy concerns unemployment fraud

CyberbullyingCyberbullying is the use of electronic devices and social networks to harass, threaten and intimidate people.

Causes the feelings of humiliation, frustration, and depression.

Affects the psychological well-being of an individual.[1]

Prevention MethodsZero-tolerance enforcement.Educators and authorities must apply their legal right to intervene.Develop a contract or pledge that protects students against violence at school and at home.Be educated on web based crimes.[7]

CybercrimeA criminal offence occurred by using a computer or telephone as a tool or object of a crime.Reasons for cybercrime are:theft of identitymoney forging documents & messages[8]

Legal ConsequencesCybercrime is a criminal offence. Imprisonment for a term up to 10 years, or punishable upon conviction.Cybercrime must be treated like any serious crime such as theft, fraud and libel. “In 2002, Canada’s Criminal Code was amended to include new offences.” (Government Canada)[10]

Increasing UnemploymentAutomation, controlled systems.IBM Watson computers.A shift toward self service organizations .Ford states, “Robotics will use and eventually become more serviceable in certain jobs more than humans.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TFDxIyaiCE[12]

Tragedy of the CommonsAnalogy of the Terminator.Two common fears:Advancing Technology Societal FearRobotic computers taking over the world.Creating machines that surpasses human abilities.Dependency on technology.

SummaryWith this constant trend of changing technology, it could impact our lives positively. Considering the preventive methods and educating ourselves about proper uses of technology, these fears will diminish.Remember human capacity is beyond computer technology. Without man made inventions and patents, these devices we have today would not exist.

ConclusionThe dependency on technology had shaped these fears we have about computer technology. We can help create a fear free and untroubled society with the help of safe uses of computer technology.

Referenceshttp://www.cyberbullying.us/2010_charts/teen_tech_use_2010.jpgAdams, Caralee. "CYBERBULLYING." Instructor 120.2 (2010): 44-49. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 21 Mar. 2011.http://static.technorati.com/11/01/14/25023/facebook-logo.jpghttp://img.ezinemark.com/imagemanager2/files/30004252/2011/03/2011-03-05-11-53-38-8-myspace-started-in-2003-by-an-interner-marketing-f.jpeghttp://blogs.loc.gov/loc/files/2010/04/twitter_logo.jpg

Reference 2 Adams, Caralee. "CYBERBULLYING." Instructor 120.2 (2010): 44-49. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 21 Mar. 2011.http://auctiontalkradio.blogspot.com/2007_03_01_archive.htmlSlide crimepic with credit cardhttp://www.victimsmatter.gc.ca/situation/cyber.htmlhttp://thenglishworld-10.blogspot.com/2008/05/internet.html

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