6) Impacts Flashcards
1
Q
Whats the digital divide?
A
- Gap between those who have access to modern digital technology and those who have limited access
2
Q
What can the digital divide be seen as?
A
- People in cities vs rural area
- Younger people and elderly people
- Developed countries and developing countries
3
Q
Why is the digital divide an important ethical issue?
A
- Boosted growth
- Improved product delivery
- Enhanced communication
- Increased oppertunities
4
Q
How do people change their work?
A
- Work online using cloud and work collaboratively
- Move countries for less expenses or hire people from India for cheaper labour costs
- Loss of labours have been replaced by technology
5
Q
What are the enviromental issues?
A
- thousands of technology is being produced everyday and you need to use a range of materials including plastics and materials .
- Web servers and data centers are used all day and use a lot of energy
6
Q
What are pollution and waste issues?
A
- Generating electricity creates pollution
- Computers are difficult to recycle
7
Q
Pros of self driving cars?
A
- Driving will be safer less likely to make mistakes
- More fuel effecient as it will use direct route
8
Q
Cons of self driving care?
A
- Cars could still crash and will be very expensive
- Jobs will be lost
