The impact of technology and ethical issues

How changes in  technology  impact on human communication, and the ethical issues that surround these changes.  Technology has changed a great deal over the years with the advancement of computers and the ability to make faster and more powerful units by also making computers small enough to carry in the individuals pocket such as smart phones and tablets. The internet has also evolved in time with faster more reliable ways to connect online such as adsl and cable connection. The dial up connection is a thing of the past. With these technology advancements, people are able  to connect to family and friends all around the world more easier and faster. Social media application such as Facebook or Skype allow free calls to other users around the world. Pictures and messages are also easily and instantly shared with the use of Facebook, Instagram and twitter. Technology has allowed humans to communicate with one another without leaving the comfort ...

Is there more to online games than fun? Gaming has evolved the passed 20 years. I remember growing up in the 90s I had a Super Nintendo which was the most advanced console at the time but after a few months of playing a new game it would only working after giving the cartridge a few good blows to clean off the dust. Today games have improved a great deal. The PS4 and xbox1 consoles connect straight to the internet where you can connect to thousands of gamers around the world. Graphics on games now are very close to life like and there is such a large variety of games. Some genres consist of: shooter games, Role-playing, strategy, sports, Action RPG, Adventure and so many more.   The average age of gamers in Australia is 33years old.  There are a Action adventure games such as Assassin’s Greed which has actual historic events incorporated in to the game therefore allowing the user to learn fact of history while playing the game. Sports games like NRL...

Why is it important to understand the importance and symbolism of images? Understanding symbolism of images is important because images are everywhere, on the internet, on posters, on bus stands and all over the media, everywhere we look there are images. Images can bring people together in peace or divide people and could create conflict. Images can be signs of respect or they can be offensive to others, they can be used as love, hate, political statements, or can be a symbol that sparks a war. That is why it is extremely important that we think deeply in what images we would like to use or present to people. With the growth of the internet images are easily transferred from person to person. It is impossible to keep track of an image and know where that image will end up. It is also very easy for computer hackers to access a person ’ s information and steal private files from one ’ s computer. Images can portray a message and have meaning. They can also stimula...

The Impact of Technology and Ethical Issues Technology has become a necessity to the everyday living of the human race. Everywhere you look people are on their smart phones. These numbers have increased rapidly over the past 10years. If you were to catch a train in Sydney today, it will be very difficult to find people not using a smart phone or actually socialising with complete strangers. Technology is also taking over a large number of jobs with the use of self ordering and self help computers in fast food and general supermarkets e.g Mcdonald's, Woolworths, Coles etc. This then comes to the question: Is technology helping society develop and prosper? Or does the negative effects of technology such as, over dependence of electronics, ant- socialism, loss of privacy and personal information being stolen for the public use of commercial organisations to over power the individual. With these questions in mind, it makes us think, is the sacrifice of our privacy, ethical ...