1) How does Vallor define the scope of her inquiry? Why does Vallor argue that ethical reflection is necessary on this topic?
The debate concerning the influence of social media on the development of people's values has not found an answer yet. Since the Web 2.0 technology is highly likely to shape the way of communication by the future generations to a significant degree, there is the need to reflect on the ethical side of the issue. At the same time, the large question about how the common use of social media would have impact on the users' character and virtues.
2) How does Vallor define virtue?
Virtue is a habituated tendency to express one's capacities in actions excellently which is to say in a manner that would allow one to flourish …show more content…
With regard to the new media, the possibility to edit and to present the personality features in a favorable light does not connect with the authentic identity and the honesty.
Empathy:
Empathy is the capacity to feel with the others and in the same way as others do, in other words, the ability to share the joys and sufferings of the others. Technologies are lessening the influence of empathy as far as they lack physical contact necessary to show the empathy.
6) What does Vallor mean by the term “technological gradient”?
Under the technological gradients the author means some technologies that would exert pressure on us like the gaze in real life and make us move in the ethical and virtuous direction.
7) On the whole, how does Vallor understand the effects of new social media on the virtues?
The technology makes communication process less risky and more immediate. However, the simplifications through the new media are not supporting the difficult process of developing the virtues. Thus, the media would need to encourage the development of
The debate concerning the influence of social media on the development of people's values has not found an answer yet. Since the Web 2.0 technology is highly likely to shape the way of communication by the future generations to a significant degree, there is the need to reflect on the ethical side of the issue. At the same time, the large question about how the common use of social media would have impact on the users' character and virtues.
2) How does Vallor define virtue?
Virtue is a habituated tendency to express one's capacities in actions excellently which is to say in a manner that would allow one to flourish …show more content…
With regard to the new media, the possibility to edit and to present the personality features in a favorable light does not connect with the authentic identity and the honesty.
Empathy:
Empathy is the capacity to feel with the others and in the same way as others do, in other words, the ability to share the joys and sufferings of the others. Technologies are lessening the influence of empathy as far as they lack physical contact necessary to show the empathy.
6) What does Vallor mean by the term “technological gradient”?
Under the technological gradients the author means some technologies that would exert pressure on us like the gaze in real life and make us move in the ethical and virtuous direction.
7) On the whole, how does Vallor understand the effects of new social media on the virtues?
The technology makes communication process less risky and more immediate. However, the simplifications through the new media are not supporting the difficult process of developing the virtues. Thus, the media would need to encourage the development of