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What was the share of spam in email traffic at its peak in 2009?
What was the share of spam in email traffic at its peak in 2009?
- 90%
- 85% (correct)
- 25%
- 57%
What is one of the primary benefits of networked communications?
What is one of the primary benefits of networked communications?
- Increase in scams
- Threats to democratic institutions
- Bullying and harassment
- Connecting with friends and relatives (correct)
Which of the following is a method used by firms to gather email addresses?
Which of the following is a method used by firms to gather email addresses?
- In-person meetings
- Chat-room conversations (correct)
- Surveys
- Cold calling
What phenomenon does the increase of spam emails represent?
What phenomenon does the increase of spam emails represent?
Which of the following is a contributing factor to the profitability of spam?
Which of the following is a contributing factor to the profitability of spam?
What main effort is being made by law enforcement agencies in response to spam?
What main effort is being made by law enforcement agencies in response to spam?
What was estimated to be the financial impact of wasted productivity due to spam in the U.S.?
What was estimated to be the financial impact of wasted productivity due to spam in the U.S.?
Did Ann the Acme Accountant do anything wrong by sending the cookie sale email to her colleagues?
Did Ann the Acme Accountant do anything wrong by sending the cookie sale email to her colleagues?
What principle does the second formulation of the Categorical Imperative emphasize?
What principle does the second formulation of the Categorical Imperative emphasize?
What was the profit per box of cookies sold by the Girl Scouts?
What was the profit per box of cookies sold by the Girl Scouts?
What was identified as a harm caused to the company due to the cookie-selling email?
What was identified as a harm caused to the company due to the cookie-selling email?
According to Rule Utilitarian Analysis, what was a consequence of everyone soliciting donations via email?
According to Rule Utilitarian Analysis, what was a consequence of everyone soliciting donations via email?
How did Ann demonstrate honesty in her email solicitation?
How did Ann demonstrate honesty in her email solicitation?
Which ethical theory argues that Ann's action was not strictly wrong because she didn't force anyone?
Which ethical theory argues that Ann's action was not strictly wrong because she didn't force anyone?
What alternative approach could Ann have taken to avoid employee complaints?
What alternative approach could Ann have taken to avoid employee complaints?
What aspect of Internet usage had increased significantly as indicated in the content?
What aspect of Internet usage had increased significantly as indicated in the content?
What was a noted use of social media during political activism in the Philippines?
What was a noted use of social media during political activism in the Philippines?
What deceptive strategy was employed by Macedonian entrepreneurs regarding pro-Trump websites?
What deceptive strategy was employed by Macedonian entrepreneurs regarding pro-Trump websites?
What is the voting algorithm used by Google to rank pages based on?
What is the voting algorithm used by Google to rank pages based on?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four characteristics of Internet addiction as listed by psychiatrist Jerald Block?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four characteristics of Internet addiction as listed by psychiatrist Jerald Block?
What action did Reddit, Twitter, and Google take regarding revenge porn?
What action did Reddit, Twitter, and Google take regarding revenge porn?
According to the American Psychiatric Association, how is Internet addiction classified?
According to the American Psychiatric Association, how is Internet addiction classified?
Which statement reflects Jeffrey Reiman's view on addiction?
Which statement reflects Jeffrey Reiman's view on addiction?
What is one significant concern regarding social media's impact on democracy?
What is one significant concern regarding social media's impact on democracy?
How has social media impacted traditional newspapers?
How has social media impacted traditional newspapers?
What form of censorship is the most common?
What form of censorship is the most common?
Which of the following statements is true regarding freedom of expression?
Which of the following statements is true regarding freedom of expression?
Which ethical perspective opposed censorship during the Enlightenment?
Which ethical perspective opposed censorship during the Enlightenment?
What was one mechanism used by governments for censorship described in the content?
What was one mechanism used by governments for censorship described in the content?
What is the primary role of traditional newspapers referred to as the Fourth Estate?
What is the primary role of traditional newspapers referred to as the Fourth Estate?
What is the definition of direct censorship?
What is the definition of direct censorship?
What event in history first challenged government control over the distribution of information?
What event in history first challenged government control over the distribution of information?
What did Jeremy Jaynes' case highlight regarding spam laws?
What did Jeremy Jaynes' case highlight regarding spam laws?
What was the ruling of the Supreme Court regarding the FCC and the First Amendment?
What was the ruling of the Supreme Court regarding the FCC and the First Amendment?
Which ethical theory suggests that the benefits of Kate's blog gaining popularity outweigh the possible harms caused to Jerry?
Which ethical theory suggests that the benefits of Kate's blog gaining popularity outweigh the possible harms caused to Jerry?
What was Jerry's reasonable expectation regarding the photo taken by Kate?
What was Jerry's reasonable expectation regarding the photo taken by Kate?
According to Rule Utilitarian Analysis, why was Kate's action deemed bad?
According to Rule Utilitarian Analysis, why was Kate's action deemed bad?
What is one of the primary reasons that college students are more likely to be victims of identity theft?
What is one of the primary reasons that college students are more likely to be victims of identity theft?
What does the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA) require from libraries?
What does the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA) require from libraries?
What method do identity thieves often use to gain access to personal data?
What method do identity thieves often use to gain access to personal data?
In the context of sexting, what percentage of teens reported engaging in this behavior?
In the context of sexting, what percentage of teens reported engaging in this behavior?
What impact did the Supreme Court's ruling on CIPA have on First Amendment rights?
What impact did the Supreme Court's ruling on CIPA have on First Amendment rights?
Which of the following is considered a method through which identity theft occurs?
Which of the following is considered a method through which identity theft occurs?
What was the total profit generated from cookie sales in Ann's scenario?
What was the total profit generated from cookie sales in Ann's scenario?
According to Rule Utilitarian Analysis, what was a significant consequence of widespread solicitation for donations via email?
According to Rule Utilitarian Analysis, what was a significant consequence of widespread solicitation for donations via email?
What did Ann fail to demonstrate according to Virtue Ethics Analysis based on her cookie-selling email?
What did Ann fail to demonstrate according to Virtue Ethics Analysis based on her cookie-selling email?
Which of the following best represents a benefit of using the Internet as listed in the content?
Which of the following best represents a benefit of using the Internet as listed in the content?
What is considered a special case of cyberbullying involving the sharing of explicit images without consent?
What is considered a special case of cyberbullying involving the sharing of explicit images without consent?
What ethical principle suggests that people should be treated as ends in themselves?
What ethical principle suggests that people should be treated as ends in themselves?
What approach is suggested as a better alternative for Ann to avoid complaints from her colleagues?
What approach is suggested as a better alternative for Ann to avoid complaints from her colleagues?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT one of the four traits of Internet addiction as described by psychiatrist Jerald Block?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT one of the four traits of Internet addiction as described by psychiatrist Jerald Block?
What was identified as a harm caused to the company due to Ann's email solicitation?
What was identified as a harm caused to the company due to Ann's email solicitation?
What action have platforms like Reddit and Twitter taken in response to issues such as revenge porn?
What action have platforms like Reddit and Twitter taken in response to issues such as revenge porn?
Which technological advancement has increased internet accessibility on mobile devices?
Which technological advancement has increased internet accessibility on mobile devices?
What is one major contributing factor to internet addiction identified in individual factors?
What is one major contributing factor to internet addiction identified in individual factors?
What is a significant societal concern related to the impact of social media as noted in the content?
What is a significant societal concern related to the impact of social media as noted in the content?
What was a primary use of text messaging during political activism in the Philippines?
What was a primary use of text messaging during political activism in the Philippines?
What unethical behavior was attributed to the Internet Research Agency during the elections?
What unethical behavior was attributed to the Internet Research Agency during the elections?
What is a major concern regarding social media's influence on democracy?
What is a major concern regarding social media's influence on democracy?
What has contributed to the decline of traditional newspapers?
What has contributed to the decline of traditional newspapers?
Which of the following represents a form of direct censorship?
Which of the following represents a form of direct censorship?
What is self-censorship primarily driven by?
What is self-censorship primarily driven by?
What ethical perspective on censorship did John Stuart Mill advocate?
What ethical perspective on censorship did John Stuart Mill advocate?
What does the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution ensure?
What does the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution ensure?
What does Mill’s Principle of Harm state regarding the exercise of power?
What does Mill’s Principle of Harm state regarding the exercise of power?
Which country is noted for its sophisticated Internet filtering system?
Which country is noted for its sophisticated Internet filtering system?
Which historical event illustrated the challenge to government control over information distribution?
Which historical event illustrated the challenge to government control over information distribution?
Why do governments implement filtering and surveillance of Internet content?
Why do governments implement filtering and surveillance of Internet content?
What ethical consideration was primarily violated by Kate when she posted Jerry's photo without permission?
What ethical consideration was primarily violated by Kate when she posted Jerry's photo without permission?
What was one of the significant negative consequences discussed in the Rule Utilitarian Analysis regarding Kate's actions?
What was one of the significant negative consequences discussed in the Rule Utilitarian Analysis regarding Kate's actions?
Regarding the Child Internet Protection Act, what was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling?
Regarding the Child Internet Protection Act, what was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling?
Which ethical theory would argue that the collective benefits of people being more self-conscious outweigh the positives of Kate's photo posting?
Which ethical theory would argue that the collective benefits of people being more self-conscious outweigh the positives of Kate's photo posting?
How does identity theft primarily occur, according to the content?
How does identity theft primarily occur, according to the content?
Why are college students particularly vulnerable to identity theft?
Why are college students particularly vulnerable to identity theft?
What methodology is commonly used in web filters to block inappropriate content?
What methodology is commonly used in web filters to block inappropriate content?
In terms of ethical evaluations, which perspective emphasizes the importance of freedom of conscience over censorship?
In terms of ethical evaluations, which perspective emphasizes the importance of freedom of conscience over censorship?
Which of the following is most closely related to the ethical evaluation that deemed CIPA as wrong from a Kantian perspective?
Which of the following is most closely related to the ethical evaluation that deemed CIPA as wrong from a Kantian perspective?
What online behavior reflects a significant concern about privacy and trust during interpersonal relationships, as mentioned in the content?
What online behavior reflects a significant concern about privacy and trust during interpersonal relationships, as mentioned in the content?
What was the percentage of spam in email traffic by 2009?
What was the percentage of spam in email traffic by 2009?
Which of the following methods is NOT commonly used by spammers to acquire email addresses?
Which of the following methods is NOT commonly used by spammers to acquire email addresses?
What was one of the principal factors contributing to the profitability of spam emails?
What was one of the principal factors contributing to the profitability of spam emails?
What phenomenon explains the surge in spam emails in relation to internet design?
What phenomenon explains the surge in spam emails in relation to internet design?
What new technological response emerged as a result of the spam issue?
What new technological response emerged as a result of the spam issue?
What is a scenario illustrating the potential harm caused by Ann emailing her coworkers about the cookie sale?
What is a scenario illustrating the potential harm caused by Ann emailing her coworkers about the cookie sale?
How did the share of spam in email traffic change after 2009?
How did the share of spam in email traffic change after 2009?
Which of the following is considered a byproduct of the rise in spam emails due to internet characteristics?
Which of the following is considered a byproduct of the rise in spam emails due to internet characteristics?
What was a notable characteristic of spam as it evolved from 2003 to 2009?
What was a notable characteristic of spam as it evolved from 2003 to 2009?
Which method does NOT contribute to the acquisition of email addresses for spammers?
Which method does NOT contribute to the acquisition of email addresses for spammers?
What was one of the major implications of the Spam Tsunami for businesses and ISPs?
What was one of the major implications of the Spam Tsunami for businesses and ISPs?
Which factor primarily motivates individuals to send out more spam emails?
Which factor primarily motivates individuals to send out more spam emails?
How has the approach of spammers changed in response to the decline in spam share of email traffic?
How has the approach of spammers changed in response to the decline in spam share of email traffic?
What phenomenon illustrates the unintended social consequences of new technologies, as highlighted in the content?
What phenomenon illustrates the unintended social consequences of new technologies, as highlighted in the content?
Which of the following exemplifies a method used by bot herders to distribute spam?
Which of the following exemplifies a method used by bot herders to distribute spam?
What was a notable financial aspect of spam when considering its profitability for senders?
What was a notable financial aspect of spam when considering its profitability for senders?
Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the reasons behind the classification of Internet addiction as a non-mental disorder by the American Psychiatric Association?
Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the reasons behind the classification of Internet addiction as a non-mental disorder by the American Psychiatric Association?
What is one notable consequence of excessive Internet use due to dopamine feedback mechanisms?
What is one notable consequence of excessive Internet use due to dopamine feedback mechanisms?
Which characteristic of Internet addiction identified by Jerald Block does NOT correspond with typical addictive behaviors in other contexts?
Which characteristic of Internet addiction identified by Jerald Block does NOT correspond with typical addictive behaviors in other contexts?
In the context of revenge porn, which of the following statements best captures the nature of its criminalization?
In the context of revenge porn, which of the following statements best captures the nature of its criminalization?
Which of the following factors is NOT identified as contributing to Internet addiction?
Which of the following factors is NOT identified as contributing to Internet addiction?
Why was Ann's action deemed not strictly wrong in the Kantian Analysis?
Why was Ann's action deemed not strictly wrong in the Kantian Analysis?
What was identified as a broader consequence of allowing all employees to solicit donations via email according to Rule Utilitarian Analysis?
What was identified as a broader consequence of allowing all employees to solicit donations via email according to Rule Utilitarian Analysis?
What was the identified total profit from the cookie sales according to the Act Utilitarian Analysis?
What was the identified total profit from the cookie sales according to the Act Utilitarian Analysis?
Which ethical analysis suggested that Ann should have engaged her daughter in the cookie selling effort?
Which ethical analysis suggested that Ann should have engaged her daughter in the cookie selling effort?
What important characteristic of the Internet is described as contributing to its immense popularity?
What important characteristic of the Internet is described as contributing to its immense popularity?
What aspect of social media was notably highlighted concerning political activism in the analysis?
What aspect of social media was notably highlighted concerning political activism in the analysis?
Which ethical perspective concluded that Ann's action was wrong due to potential widespread negative consequences?
Which ethical perspective concluded that Ann's action was wrong due to potential widespread negative consequences?
Which organization was indicated as having played a role in manipulating social media narratives during the U.S. elections?
Which organization was indicated as having played a role in manipulating social media narratives during the U.S. elections?
In the context of mobile app usage, what trend has been observed regarding Internet access?
In the context of mobile app usage, what trend has been observed regarding Internet access?
What did the analysis suggest regarding Ann's approach to advertising her daughter's cookie sales?
What did the analysis suggest regarding Ann's approach to advertising her daughter's cookie sales?
What is the primary risk associated with social media's role in news dissemination?
What is the primary risk associated with social media's role in news dissemination?
What factor has significantly contributed to the decline of traditional newspapers?
What factor has significantly contributed to the decline of traditional newspapers?
What defines direct censorship as described in the content?
What defines direct censorship as described in the content?
Which statement reflects a restriction on freedom of expression for public good?
Which statement reflects a restriction on freedom of expression for public good?
What role did the printing press play in historical contexts of censorship?
What role did the printing press play in historical contexts of censorship?
Which perspective did John Stuart Mill advocate regarding censorship?
Which perspective did John Stuart Mill advocate regarding censorship?
What is a common form of censorship within organizations?
What is a common form of censorship within organizations?
Which country is noted for having a sophisticated Internet filtering system?
Which country is noted for having a sophisticated Internet filtering system?
What balance must be maintained concerning the 1st Amendment rights?
What balance must be maintained concerning the 1st Amendment rights?
What was one of the main conclusions from the Kantian analysis of Kate's actions regarding the photo of Jerry?
What was one of the main conclusions from the Kantian analysis of Kate's actions regarding the photo of Jerry?
What was the Supreme Court's ruling on the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and its relation to the First Amendment?
What was the Supreme Court's ruling on the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and its relation to the First Amendment?
How did the Act Utilitarian analysis perceive Kate's actions in posting Jerry's photo?
How did the Act Utilitarian analysis perceive Kate's actions in posting Jerry's photo?
What significant ethical concern arose from the Rule Utilitarian analysis regarding widespread photo-sharing by individuals?
What significant ethical concern arose from the Rule Utilitarian analysis regarding widespread photo-sharing by individuals?
Which of the following best describes Jerry’s expectation at the birthday party regarding the photo taken by Kate?
Which of the following best describes Jerry’s expectation at the birthday party regarding the photo taken by Kate?
What was identified as a significant risk related to sexting among teens according to the content?
What was identified as a significant risk related to sexting among teens according to the content?
What was a common method used by identity thieves to gain access to personal information?
What was a common method used by identity thieves to gain access to personal information?
What ethical perspective suggests that freedom of conscience should be prioritized over restrictions in the context of CIPA?
What ethical perspective suggests that freedom of conscience should be prioritized over restrictions in the context of CIPA?
What does the ethical analysis suggest about the virtue ethics perspective concerning Kate's blog post about Jerry?
What does the ethical analysis suggest about the virtue ethics perspective concerning Kate's blog post about Jerry?
What was the primary legal response to online predators according to the content?
What was the primary legal response to online predators according to the content?
Study Notes
Networked Communications
- Internet and cellular networks are essential for modern life.
- Benefits include conducting business, staying connected with loved ones, and entertainment options.
- Harms consist of scams, bullying, harassment, and potential threats to democratic institutions.
Spam
- Spam is unsolicited bulk email, marked by significant profitability.
- Sending ads to one million addresses costs $10, making it over 30,000 times cheaper than traditional junk mail.
- Spam traffic rose dramatically from 9% of email in 2002 to 85% by 2009, now around 57%.
- Companies gather email addresses via websites, chat rooms, and contests, while bot herders manage large botnets for spam distribution.
- Despite spam filters, the economic impact of spam is estimated in tens of billions of dollars lost in productivity.
Socio-Technical Solutions
- New technologies can lead to new social dynamics, as seen with spam where low costs drive increased volume of messages.
- The Internet’s design encourages one-way communication, complicating spam management.
Case Study: Ann the Acme Accountant
- Ann sent an email about a Girl Scout cookie sale, leading to mixed reactions from employees.
- Analyses of her actions varied:
- Kantian: No misrepresentation, but opt-in would have been better.
- Act Utilitarian: Benefits (earnings for scouts) outweighed minor harms (time lost).
- Rule Utilitarian: Predicted company-wide solicitation would lower morale and yield more harm.
- Social Contract: No company policy against her email use; acted within rights.
- Virtue Ethics: Showed honesty but lacked fairness and respect towards coworkers.
Internet Interactions
- The World Wide Web is decentralized with every object having a unique URL.
- Increasing use of mobile devices has shifted access from browsers to mobile apps.
- The Internet is used for various activities, including purchasing, socializing, and learning.
Impact of Text Messaging
- M-PESA in Kenya illustrates how mobile tech enables savings, bill payments, and fund transfers.
- text messaging has reshaped political activism and communication, notably during events like the Arab Spring.
Political Influence of Online Media
- Social media platforms play a significant role in political activism and misinformation campaigns.
- Russian interference in U.S. elections raised concerns about the influence of social media on democracy.
Censorship
- Censorship aims to regulate harmful or offensive content, traditionally by governments.
- Direct and self-censorship both play roles, with the Internet’s vastness challenging regulation.
- Governments like China and North Korea exemplify extreme censorship practices.
Freedom of Expression
- Historical evolution led to significant protections under the First Amendment.
- These rights are not absolute and must be balanced against public good.
- Court cases illustrate tensions between censorship and freedom of speech.
Internet Ethics and Privacy
- Several ethical evaluations, including Kantian and Utilitarian, analyze actions online with respect to privacy and autonomy.
- Issues like sexting highlight ongoing conversations about appropriate content and online behavior.
Cybercrime
- Identity theft is a prevalent crime, especially online, with various methods used by thieves.
- Instances of cyberbullying and revenge porn point to the darker side of online interactions.
- Police techniques in tackling online predation raise ethical questions about method versus motive.
Internet Addiction
- There is ongoing debate about whether internet addiction qualifies as a mental disorder.
- Symptoms identified include excessive use, withdrawal, and resultant negative social consequences.
- Governments like South Korea and China have introduced regulations to manage excessive gaming in minors.### Internet Addiction and Its Consequences
- In 2005, a South Korean man died after playing video games for nearly 50 hours continuously, highlighting severe cases of gaming addiction.
Contributing Factors to Addiction
- Social Factors: Peer groups heavily influence individuals, potentially fostering addictive behaviors.
- Situational Factors:
- Stress plays a significant role in developing dependencies.
- Lack of social support and intimacy can lead to isolation and increased addiction risk.
- Limited opportunities for productive activities can result in individuals seeking solace through addictive behaviors.
- Individual Factors:
- Those with a propensity for excess may engage more deeply in addictive activities.
- A lack of personal achievement can drive individuals toward escapism through addiction.
- Fear of failure can also contribute to continued engagement in addictive behaviors.
Ethical Evaluation
- Enlightenment View:
- Perspectives from Kantianism and utilitarianism assert that individuals hold the power and responsibility to govern their lives and make choices consciously.
- Jeffrey Reiman's View:
- Suggests that the behavior of addicts can be understood in the context of hopelessness, arguing that society has a role in creating environments that foster such despair.
Impact of the Internet and Social Media
- Advances in internet and cellular technology have transformed communication, enabling unprecedented social interaction, business opportunities, and political organization.
- This vast digital landscape mirrors both the best and worst aspects of humanity, presenting new opportunities for exploitation and addiction.
- Social media has emerged as a crucial platform for news dissemination, while also potentially increasing political polarization among users.
Governmental Response
- Governments face challenges in deciding how to intervene regarding internet content control and tackling issues like internet addiction while balancing freedom of information.
Networked Communications
- Internet and cellular networks are essential for modern life.
- Benefits include conducting business, staying connected with loved ones, and entertainment options.
- Harms consist of scams, bullying, harassment, and potential threats to democratic institutions.
Spam
- Spam is unsolicited bulk email, marked by significant profitability.
- Sending ads to one million addresses costs $10, making it over 30,000 times cheaper than traditional junk mail.
- Spam traffic rose dramatically from 9% of email in 2002 to 85% by 2009, now around 57%.
- Companies gather email addresses via websites, chat rooms, and contests, while bot herders manage large botnets for spam distribution.
- Despite spam filters, the economic impact of spam is estimated in tens of billions of dollars lost in productivity.
Socio-Technical Solutions
- New technologies can lead to new social dynamics, as seen with spam where low costs drive increased volume of messages.
- The Internet’s design encourages one-way communication, complicating spam management.
Case Study: Ann the Acme Accountant
- Ann sent an email about a Girl Scout cookie sale, leading to mixed reactions from employees.
- Analyses of her actions varied:
- Kantian: No misrepresentation, but opt-in would have been better.
- Act Utilitarian: Benefits (earnings for scouts) outweighed minor harms (time lost).
- Rule Utilitarian: Predicted company-wide solicitation would lower morale and yield more harm.
- Social Contract: No company policy against her email use; acted within rights.
- Virtue Ethics: Showed honesty but lacked fairness and respect towards coworkers.
Internet Interactions
- The World Wide Web is decentralized with every object having a unique URL.
- Increasing use of mobile devices has shifted access from browsers to mobile apps.
- The Internet is used for various activities, including purchasing, socializing, and learning.
Impact of Text Messaging
- M-PESA in Kenya illustrates how mobile tech enables savings, bill payments, and fund transfers.
- text messaging has reshaped political activism and communication, notably during events like the Arab Spring.
Political Influence of Online Media
- Social media platforms play a significant role in political activism and misinformation campaigns.
- Russian interference in U.S. elections raised concerns about the influence of social media on democracy.
Censorship
- Censorship aims to regulate harmful or offensive content, traditionally by governments.
- Direct and self-censorship both play roles, with the Internet’s vastness challenging regulation.
- Governments like China and North Korea exemplify extreme censorship practices.
Freedom of Expression
- Historical evolution led to significant protections under the First Amendment.
- These rights are not absolute and must be balanced against public good.
- Court cases illustrate tensions between censorship and freedom of speech.
Internet Ethics and Privacy
- Several ethical evaluations, including Kantian and Utilitarian, analyze actions online with respect to privacy and autonomy.
- Issues like sexting highlight ongoing conversations about appropriate content and online behavior.
Cybercrime
- Identity theft is a prevalent crime, especially online, with various methods used by thieves.
- Instances of cyberbullying and revenge porn point to the darker side of online interactions.
- Police techniques in tackling online predation raise ethical questions about method versus motive.
Internet Addiction
- There is ongoing debate about whether internet addiction qualifies as a mental disorder.
- Symptoms identified include excessive use, withdrawal, and resultant negative social consequences.
- Governments like South Korea and China have introduced regulations to manage excessive gaming in minors.### Internet Addiction and Its Consequences
- In 2005, a South Korean man died after playing video games for nearly 50 hours continuously, highlighting severe cases of gaming addiction.
Contributing Factors to Addiction
- Social Factors: Peer groups heavily influence individuals, potentially fostering addictive behaviors.
- Situational Factors:
- Stress plays a significant role in developing dependencies.
- Lack of social support and intimacy can lead to isolation and increased addiction risk.
- Limited opportunities for productive activities can result in individuals seeking solace through addictive behaviors.
- Individual Factors:
- Those with a propensity for excess may engage more deeply in addictive activities.
- A lack of personal achievement can drive individuals toward escapism through addiction.
- Fear of failure can also contribute to continued engagement in addictive behaviors.
Ethical Evaluation
- Enlightenment View:
- Perspectives from Kantianism and utilitarianism assert that individuals hold the power and responsibility to govern their lives and make choices consciously.
- Jeffrey Reiman's View:
- Suggests that the behavior of addicts can be understood in the context of hopelessness, arguing that society has a role in creating environments that foster such despair.
Impact of the Internet and Social Media
- Advances in internet and cellular technology have transformed communication, enabling unprecedented social interaction, business opportunities, and political organization.
- This vast digital landscape mirrors both the best and worst aspects of humanity, presenting new opportunities for exploitation and addiction.
- Social media has emerged as a crucial platform for news dissemination, while also potentially increasing political polarization among users.
Governmental Response
- Governments face challenges in deciding how to intervene regarding internet content control and tackling issues like internet addiction while balancing freedom of information.
Networked Communications
- Internet and cellular networks are essential for modern life.
- Benefits include conducting business, staying connected with loved ones, and entertainment options.
- Harms consist of scams, bullying, harassment, and potential threats to democratic institutions.
Spam
- Spam is unsolicited bulk email, marked by significant profitability.
- Sending ads to one million addresses costs $10, making it over 30,000 times cheaper than traditional junk mail.
- Spam traffic rose dramatically from 9% of email in 2002 to 85% by 2009, now around 57%.
- Companies gather email addresses via websites, chat rooms, and contests, while bot herders manage large botnets for spam distribution.
- Despite spam filters, the economic impact of spam is estimated in tens of billions of dollars lost in productivity.
Socio-Technical Solutions
- New technologies can lead to new social dynamics, as seen with spam where low costs drive increased volume of messages.
- The Internet’s design encourages one-way communication, complicating spam management.
Case Study: Ann the Acme Accountant
- Ann sent an email about a Girl Scout cookie sale, leading to mixed reactions from employees.
- Analyses of her actions varied:
- Kantian: No misrepresentation, but opt-in would have been better.
- Act Utilitarian: Benefits (earnings for scouts) outweighed minor harms (time lost).
- Rule Utilitarian: Predicted company-wide solicitation would lower morale and yield more harm.
- Social Contract: No company policy against her email use; acted within rights.
- Virtue Ethics: Showed honesty but lacked fairness and respect towards coworkers.
Internet Interactions
- The World Wide Web is decentralized with every object having a unique URL.
- Increasing use of mobile devices has shifted access from browsers to mobile apps.
- The Internet is used for various activities, including purchasing, socializing, and learning.
Impact of Text Messaging
- M-PESA in Kenya illustrates how mobile tech enables savings, bill payments, and fund transfers.
- text messaging has reshaped political activism and communication, notably during events like the Arab Spring.
Political Influence of Online Media
- Social media platforms play a significant role in political activism and misinformation campaigns.
- Russian interference in U.S. elections raised concerns about the influence of social media on democracy.
Censorship
- Censorship aims to regulate harmful or offensive content, traditionally by governments.
- Direct and self-censorship both play roles, with the Internet’s vastness challenging regulation.
- Governments like China and North Korea exemplify extreme censorship practices.
Freedom of Expression
- Historical evolution led to significant protections under the First Amendment.
- These rights are not absolute and must be balanced against public good.
- Court cases illustrate tensions between censorship and freedom of speech.
Internet Ethics and Privacy
- Several ethical evaluations, including Kantian and Utilitarian, analyze actions online with respect to privacy and autonomy.
- Issues like sexting highlight ongoing conversations about appropriate content and online behavior.
Cybercrime
- Identity theft is a prevalent crime, especially online, with various methods used by thieves.
- Instances of cyberbullying and revenge porn point to the darker side of online interactions.
- Police techniques in tackling online predation raise ethical questions about method versus motive.
Internet Addiction
- There is ongoing debate about whether internet addiction qualifies as a mental disorder.
- Symptoms identified include excessive use, withdrawal, and resultant negative social consequences.
- Governments like South Korea and China have introduced regulations to manage excessive gaming in minors.### Internet Addiction and Its Consequences
- In 2005, a South Korean man died after playing video games for nearly 50 hours continuously, highlighting severe cases of gaming addiction.
Contributing Factors to Addiction
- Social Factors: Peer groups heavily influence individuals, potentially fostering addictive behaviors.
- Situational Factors:
- Stress plays a significant role in developing dependencies.
- Lack of social support and intimacy can lead to isolation and increased addiction risk.
- Limited opportunities for productive activities can result in individuals seeking solace through addictive behaviors.
- Individual Factors:
- Those with a propensity for excess may engage more deeply in addictive activities.
- A lack of personal achievement can drive individuals toward escapism through addiction.
- Fear of failure can also contribute to continued engagement in addictive behaviors.
Ethical Evaluation
- Enlightenment View:
- Perspectives from Kantianism and utilitarianism assert that individuals hold the power and responsibility to govern their lives and make choices consciously.
- Jeffrey Reiman's View:
- Suggests that the behavior of addicts can be understood in the context of hopelessness, arguing that society has a role in creating environments that foster such despair.
Impact of the Internet and Social Media
- Advances in internet and cellular technology have transformed communication, enabling unprecedented social interaction, business opportunities, and political organization.
- This vast digital landscape mirrors both the best and worst aspects of humanity, presenting new opportunities for exploitation and addiction.
- Social media has emerged as a crucial platform for news dissemination, while also potentially increasing political polarization among users.
Governmental Response
- Governments face challenges in deciding how to intervene regarding internet content control and tackling issues like internet addiction while balancing freedom of information.
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Description
Explore the vital role of networked communications in our daily lives, including the benefits of internet and cellular networks for business, connections, and entertainment. This quiz addresses the risks such as scams and bullying. Understand the implications of our interconnected world.
