Hyperconnectivity and Digital Reality by Kathrin Otrel-Cass

Author:Kathrin Otrel-Cass
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9783030241438
Publisher: Springer International Publishing

5.5 New Models of Self, Democracy and Morals?

The entangled relationship we have with the hyperconnected “us” creates questions that concern not only “who we are” or “what this new technology is” but also “who is to blame” when things do not go according to plan or perhaps who to make responsible for ensuring it does. Vignette 5: Responsibilities for your Onlife

I revisit my earlier observations and notes that I had collected from Linda and asked her to continue our discussions. We revisit the transcripts, where it says that she had been surprised that Facebook monitored her online actions. I ask her if she thought that someone or something needed to be made responsible for ensuring her maintaining “a good life”. She reflects:I know of course that Facebook is analysing my activities and then sending very targeted advertising. I do not think is an unusual thing these days, but I also think that I can protect myself by changing my status on my Facebook page, also to stop certain advertising, so I believe it’s up to me to inform myself about those settings.

Some aspects of technology now are scary when you think about how easily outside people can get access… On the other hand, in every generation there have been advances in technology and those advances can often be demonized. I think there is a risk in only looking at the “bad things” about technologies without realising the good things that come out of those advances as well.

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