Week 7 & 8: Community and Technology in Society

A subculture characterized by a unique, unconventional approach to problem solving.

A method of studying a group by actively participating in their activities and observing their behaviors.

A core belief within hacker culture that emphasizes learning through hands-on experience and experimentation.

A principle in hacker culture suggesting that knowledge should not be restricted and should be freely shared amongst individuals.

A hacker's belief that authority figures should be challenged and scrutinized, as they might not always act in one's best interests.

An individual who possesses a deep understanding of how things work and utilizes their knowledge to solve problems creatively.

A key principle in hacker culture of continuously seeking a deeper understanding of how things work.

The belief that an individual's value is determined by their knowledge, their ability to learn, and their willingness to share their knowledge.

A social norm where individuals in public spaces acknowledge each other's presence but avoid direct interaction to respect personal space.

A person who signals their unavailability for interaction by avoiding eye contact and unnecessary conversation in public spaces.

An individual who openly invites engagement with others in public settings, often through verbal cues or body language.

The use of non-verbal communication, such as body language and facial expressions, to signal openness or closedness to interaction in public.

The telephone's impact on relationships in the early 20th century led to skepticism and fear surrounding the technology, with concerns about its potential for privacy violations.

How someone presents themselves online, often curated to reflect an ideal self.

The self that is based on a person's actual traits and characteristics (who they are in reality).

The self that someone wants others to perceive them as (how they want to be seen).

The self that reflects a person's moral expectations and aspirations for themselves.

The merging of different social roles and audiences in online spaces, making it difficult to maintain separate identities.

The ability to change your identity or persona online, exploring different versions of yourself.

The tendency to be more open and expressive online, due to the perceived anonymity and lack of social cues.

Friendships formed and experienced online, often blurring traditional boundaries and norms.

The increased use of technology in daily life has led to a rise in both public and private surveillance.

Surveillance has evolved from physical observation to data collection and analysis through digital technologies.

Surveillance is a mechanism employed for power and control, warranting careful examination.

The monetization of personal data gathered through monitoring individuals' actions and behaviors.

The act of closely examining someone else's social media profiles or activity, often without their knowledge.

Algorithm-driven advertising that anticipates your future needs and preferences based on past online behavior.

The use of technology and data to subtly influence behavior.

The author of "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism" and a prominent researcher on the impact of surveillance.

A technological perspective suggesting that technology is an inevitable force shaping human existence and constantly evolving, ultimately influencing our choices and destinies.

Traditional technologies are stationary and require direct human input, while Modern technologies are autonomous and actively evolve, potentially leading to greater dependence and blurred boundaries between humans and technology.

Heidegger's perspective on technology's potential to dehumanize us by concealing its true nature and influencing our choices, ultimately making us dependent on its systems.

The argument that technology's impact on our environment, especially with environmental degradation, should not solely rely on technological solutions but also consider non-tech alternatives like reforestation and consumption reduction.

Heidegger's suggestion that we detach from technology's control and critically examine its purpose in society, not necessarily rejecting it but understanding its role and impact on human existence.

Collecting and analyzing information to detect potential threats to national security, such as terrorism and cyberattacks.

A partnership between intelligence agencies in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, sharing intelligence and collaborating on security issues.

The practice of monitoring and collecting data about individuals and their activities, often without their knowledge or consent. This can involve tracking phone calls, internet usage, and even location data.

A form of surveillance that constantly monitors and tracks data in a complex and changing environment, reflecting the fluidity of modern life and information flow.

A former NSA contractor who leaked classified documents in 2013, revealing the extent of government surveillance programs.

The belief that personal data and information about our behavior is a valuable commodity that can be bought and sold in a digital marketplace.

A perspective on surveillance that sees it as primarily driven by capitalism and the desire to control and exploit workers for economic gain.

A perspective on surveillance that considers broader social and ethical implications, acknowledging that people may willingly engage in surveillance for personal or social benefits.