Overview
This activity involves becoming more aware of the harms of communication technology. Spend time reading the attached and these websites:
Surveillance Video: Inside the Massive (and Unregulated) World of Surveillance Tech: Sharon Weinberger: Inside the massive (and unregulated) world of surveillance tech | TED Talk
Video: What You Need to Know About Stalkerware: https://www.ted.com/talks/eva_galperin_what_you_ne...
Cyberbullying Reading: Systematic Review of Determinants and Consequences of Bystander Interventions in Online Hate and Cyberbullying Among Adultsh: https://www-tandfonline-com.ezproxy.snhu.edu/doi/pdf/10.1080/0144929X.2022.2027013
Reading: Social Contagion of Cyberbullying via Online Perpetrator and Victim Networks opens in new window: https://www-sciencedirect-com.ezproxy.snhu.edu/science/article/pii/S0747563221000418
These links are not here to scare you or make you want to stop using communication technology. This information is available so you can identify whether you are the perpetrator or victim of harmful behavior and so you can help yourself or others if you encounter harmful situations.
This week's readings encompass an abundance of different material, yet all relate to what can be incredibly hurtful and sometimes life-threatening situations. These readings likely invoked in you a response—good or bad, aggressive or fearful, etc.—especially given the prevalence of these issues in our society at this current time.
Part One:
For that reason, there is no specific prompt for this discussion topic post. Instead, reflect on and consider these readings and write what you thought/felt, what came to mind, how we can help with these issues, and so on.
Part Two:
Reply to two others' posts. Remember to employ sensitivity and professionalism in your responses, as some people might be sharing very personal stories or opinions that differ from your own.
Write your initial post and comment on two of your classmates' posts.