alongside private technology companies based on public knowledge and on interviews conducted with top US officials. The author’s purpose is to inform the audience about the potential dangers of cyberwar and how the government is deeply involved in cyberspace, both defensively and offensively, so that the reader understands the potent risks we face in a digital world and can decide whether or not the government’s involvement…
harness the power to do either wonders for the humanity or for its destruction. Individuals can exercise their rights of free speech more enthusiastically and at the same time, technology can control those actions by undermining the rights. The Cyberspace is so diverse that standard laws can’t be enforced. It is extremely important for employees to feel the freedom to be able to perform better. “For example, Alge et al. (2006) found that increased empowerment and extra-role behaviours were a…
interests of nations and the country itself. The word “cyber” is directly connected with the use of a computer. According to Myriam Dunn Cavelty, cyberspace is defined as “a fusion of all communication networks, databases, and sources of information into a vast blanket of electronic interchange” (Cavelty, 2007). However, not many people know that “cyberspace encompasses far more than just the Internet” (Reveron 2012). In fact, cyber space has both virtual and physical components. The notion of…
devalue their real relationships with friends and family. C. Also, cyber bullying is one of the problems that makes targeted people suffering. D. According to scholarly journal, “Bullying takes on a whole new dimension in cyberspace,” people tend to act very boldy in cyberspace because everyone cannot see who are them and cannot be blamed for their actions. E. It says that many people said “relational bullying can hurt more than physical violence, as people "remember hurtful words for a…
online bully’s self-esteem in accordance to the standardized regression coefficients. Aside from differing level self-esteem caused by cyberbullying, it also adversely affects the academic performance of the victim. As consequence to the act of cyberspace altercation, “both victims and the perpetrators miss learning opportunities, diminishing the quality of their education and therefore their academic performance” (Van 277). There are two primary…
express only what we want about ourselves, pretend to be someone else (catfishing, anyone?), or remain anonymous. It's the lack of face-to-face cues that "has a curious impact on how people present their identity in cyberspace," according to John Suler's The Psychology of Cyberspace." This quote alone…
to explore their identity as they seek to understand how they fit into the world around them. The participatory culture of new media has given rise to new sets of skills beyond just being an internet user but an active producer and contributor in Cyberspace. Regardless of changing technology and evolving issues, the fundamental values and social and emotional competencies for safe and responsible navigation online remain the same across all issues. The Cyber Wellness module focuses on the…
Previously, there had been a study in cyberspace. But MIT's program is unusual because it invited students from various countries in the world, with no requirements or admission fees, and get a certificate with the 'label' MIT. In general, online course material is the material in class but transferred to the virtual world. But different MITx course material. Mentioned that the college is accredited exclusively to students online. All lectures and scoring is available online. Before Christmas…
Although we are lead to believe most things we do in cyberspace are unassailable, people have to surrender a certain degree of privacy when using the internet. Internet tracking data is a danger to our personal security. Children are vulnerable to having their information leaked without knowing that it is occurring. “Various Web sites were collecting personal data from children without parental knowledge or consent. Research published by the Center for Media Education showed that children did…
creating celebrities in her article, “The Flip Side of Internet Fame.” The title itself reveals Bennett’s view of the so called fame the Internet manufactures. Often that fame would be better described as infamy, with embarrassing moments engraved in cyberspace forever. People don’t usually want to be infamous, making many of the Internet celebrities not quite right. Celebrities are supposed to be god-like, somehow more elevated than the ordinary person. They are supposed to be what we aspire…