Flashcards
Digital Technology Definitions
Cards in this deck (4)
- 1A perspective that assumes digital technology is influencing the development of cultural and structural values. Example: Mobile phones are everywhere now which is ways they are influencing out revolution.Technological Determinism
- 2Technology does not define human action; human action shapes technology. Example: if you come from a location where they love to communicate with each other, they will create lots of social networking sitesSocial Construction of Technology
(SCOT) - 3Technology is shaped through society and is changed depending on what society and group someone is from. Example: Drones were originally invented for military purposes, now many people use them to take cool photos and videos, anyone can buy one.Social Shaping Theory
- 4Anxiety of a threat to social order created and exaggerated by the media. Example: Media writing headlines about the negative impact and dangers of digital technology.Moral Panic