4.4: Ethics and the Internet and Social Media Flashcards
What was the top motivator for Canadians using technology according to the 2019 Simplii Report?
The top motivator for Canadians using technology was to simplify life (43%) and save time.
Why does the Internet have a significant influence on ethics?
The Internet influences ethics due to the magnitude of content that can be created and shared on a large scale in a short period of time, leading to wide dissemination and influence of actions and decisions.
What is the projected number of devices connected to IP networks by 2023, and why is this significant?
By 2023, it is projected that the number of devices connected to IP networks will be more than three times the global population.
This is significant because it represents the extent of global connectivity and the potential for content creation and sharing.
How does the quantity of web content affect ethical discussions?
The quantity of web content affects ethical discussions by enabling more people to voice their opinions, resulting in millions of messages being posted, which can lead to a wider range of ethical situations being debated.
What growth is expected in global mobile devices by 2023, and what proportion will be 5G capable?
Global mobile devices are expected to grow from 8.8 billion in 2018 to 13.1 billion by 2023, with nearly 1.5 billion of those being 5G capable.
How does variety in web content contribute to ethical discussions?
The variety in web content contributes to ethical discussions by incorporating a wide range of cultures, languages, and age-specific social media platforms, leading to diverse perspectives and issues.
How has the speed of content sharing on the Internet impacted the discussion around ethical issues?
The speed of content sharing, especially with faster upload and download capabilities of mobile devices, has facilitated rapid dissemination and discussion of ethical issues, such as police actions caught on video.
How did Internet and social media play a role in the Hong Kong protests of 2019-2020?
Internet and social media were crucial in the Hong Kong protests for communication among protesters, raising awareness, planning protest activities, and countering narratives by authorities.
What was the “one country, two systems” understanding, and how did it relate to the Hong Kong protests?
The “one country, two systems” understanding was meant to assure Hong Kong’s population that they would maintain the freedom to conduct business as before the 1997 handover.
The proposed extradition legislation in 2019, which led to the protests, was seen as a threat to this autonomy.
