Unit 1.6 - Issues Flashcards
What are the 4 main types of issues with technology?
Ethical
Legal
Cultural
Environmental
What does the term stakeholder mean?
Anyone who may be affected by a technology
What is the problem with privacy agreements between users and companies?
Very few actually read them and so don’t know what they’re agreeing to. And even if they do read the terms m, they often have no choice to agree to them if they want to use the app.
What is internet censorship?
When someone tries to control what other people can access on the internet. For example, many governments restrict access to to inappropriate websites to protect children but some countries go too far.
What is computer surveillance?
The act of monitoring what people are accessing on the internet. Many countries use some sort of surveillance.
How can new technologies impact our social well-being?
- companies regularly releasing new technologies puts pressure on people to buy or upgrade when unnecessary
- smartphones make it easier for people’s work to intrude on other areas of life
- face to face social interaction can be neglected as things move online
- peer pressure impact children
What is cyber bullying?
When somebody uses social media to deliberately harm someone else. It causes serious distress.
What is trolling?
When somebody tries to cause public arguments with others online.
What are some physical health problems caused by technology?
Eyestrain
Repetitive strain injury
Poor posture
Sleep issues
Reduced physical activities
What is the problem with selfies?
They could be seen as a sign that social media is gradually making people more attention-seeking and self-obsessed.
What is the ‘sharing economy’ and what is the problem with it?
The name given to services which use new technology to let people make money from things they already own. e.g. Uber, Airbnb
They are cheap, but draw customers away from established businesses, and may be risky for sharers and customers.
What is the digital divide?
The division between those who can use technology and those who can’t.
Why are people with a limited access to internet at a heavy disadvantage?
The internet can now be used to apply for jobs, access banking and retail services for example and keep in touch with friends. These who can’t do this will be at a disadvantage to those who can.
What are causes of the digital divide?
- people not having enough money
- urban areas have greater network coverage than rural
- some don’t know how to use the internet, a problem for older people
What is the global divide?
Created by the fact that the level of access to technology is different in different countries, depending on the economy.
How is internet poverty measured?
By how many can or can not afford a minimum package of mobile internet.
In the UK, how many people with disabilities and how many people over aged 65 never use the internet?
1/3 of people with disbailities
1/2 of people over 65
What percentage of people in the uk tech workforce are woman?
26%
What percentage of uk tech workforce are firm black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds?
4%
How does making smart devices affect the environment?
- electronic devices contain lots of raw materials, like plastics and precious metals
- extracting these materials uses lots of energy, creates pollution and depletes scarce natural resource
How does using electrical devices consume energy?
- most electricity is made using non-renewable resources, causing pollution and the release of greenhouse gases
- all computers generate heat and require cooling, requiring more energy
- devices waste a lot of energy when on idle or standby
What is e-waste?
Anything with plugs, cords or electrical components.
Why do many modern devices have a very short life?
They break or people want to upgrade. Device manufacturers and retailers are part of this problem - they provide short warrantees, make it cheaper to replace than repair and use marketing to convince people to upgrade.
Where is e-waste sent to cut costs?
African and Asian countries where regulations are less strict. Here, most of it ends up in landfill and can be a hazard.
