Cultural Issues of Computer Science

Social Media
1. Can connect with others across the world
2. Cyber-bullying/Trolling
  1. Can affect the mental health of those being bullied
3. Children can abuse the social media to access inappropriate material
Censorship
1. Companies and sometimes governments can control what users can see
2. Some powerful counties such as China or North Korea have very strict laws against the access of censored data generally foreign social media sources
3. Most commonly sites are age-restricted to protect children
4. Restricts access to controversial information
Surveillance
1. Computers are often surveyed and watched by autonomous machines
2. Governments can keep an eye on potential threats from all across the country such as terrorism
3. CCTV is common in most developed countries especially the UK
  1. The UK also has a watch list of potential threats which is constantly updated and used
Health
1. Eyestrain is a common issue effecting regular users of technology
2. Repetetive Strain Injury can be caused by consistant use of technology
3. Back problems can also be caused by sitting down for too long
Social Well-being
1. Companies and others can pressure people into purchasing technology they otherwise would not buy
2. Physical interaction is much less common now and some people are saying this may lead to further problems in the future
3. This can lead to additional stress from work where people cannot escape even once they leave
Culture
1. Sharing of images has become more common
2. Social Media and Dating Sites changes how we interact with each other
3. Libraries and other physical media are becoming much more infrequent due to this media becoming more easily accessible on the internet
Buisness
1. Access to the internet has made making a living working for yourself much more viable
2. People can buy and sell services and products much more easily due to the internet
  1. Sites such as Uber, AirBnB, Amazon and E-Bay are all very common forms of income online
Digital Divide
1. Rich Vs Poor
  1. Those with internet access are often at an advantage over those who do not
    1. They're able to apply for jobs, set up businesses and advertise more than those who do not have internet access
  2. The divide between countries is also increased due to internet access increasing the inequality
2. Campaigns and other projects have been set up to try and reduce the inequality across countries
Privacy
1. Websites require personal information
2. Online activities can be 'sold' to advertisers
3. Hackers can access your private information
4. Companies cannot always be trusted to keep data safe

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