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L03-Social Aspects of Computing

This document discusses the social aspects of computing. It begins by stating that computers have become integral parts of routine activities and that human life will be highly questionable without computers in the future. It then examines the impact of computing on various aspects of society such as banking, education, social interactions, entertainment, and issues in information technology. Some issues discussed include computer abuse, risks to privacy from surveillance technologies, and health issues related to repetitive stress, eye strain, obesity, and psychological effects of separation from ordinary society. The document concludes by outlining topics for group discussion about the impact of computers on socialization, divides in accessibility to technology, and strategies to reduce environmental impact.

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L03-Social Aspects of Computing

This document discusses the social aspects of computing. It begins by stating that computers have become integral parts of routine activities and that human life will be highly questionable without computers in the future. It then examines the impact of computing on various aspects of society such as banking, education, social interactions, entertainment, and issues in information technology. Some issues discussed include computer abuse, risks to privacy from surveillance technologies, and health issues related to repetitive stress, eye strain, obesity, and psychological effects of separation from ordinary society. The document concludes by outlining topics for group discussion about the impact of computers on socialization, divides in accessibility to technology, and strategies to reduce environmental impact.

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Social Aspects of

Computing
Tharindu Fernando
BSc. Eng (Hons.) – First Class (Moratuwa), AMIE(SL),
University of Vocational Technology CIMA Passed Finalist
Professional Issues in IT
IT 60404
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Conclusion……………
• Computers are integral parts of our routine activities.

• We rely on computers to perform different essential tasks.

• The existence of human life


without computers is highly
questionable in the future.

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Modern
Cyber
Slavery

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Key Understandings

“Attention to the implications from the


computers on the society is extremely
vital”

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The Impact of Computing on the
Society
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Finance

Online Banking

E-Commerce

NFC Payments/
Contactless Cards
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Banking - 2020

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Education
Interactive
Class Rooms

E-Learning

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Social Media/ Social Interactions

E-Forums

Social Media

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Entertainment

Movies/ Live Streaming

Computer Games/ Online


Gaming Communities
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Issues in Information
Technology

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Computer Abuse
• Stealing Identity
• Hacking
• Fraudulent transactions/ E-commerce crimes
• Unknown chat rooms
• Spam Emails

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Privacy at Risk
• Street Cameras: Captures all the human behaviors
• Satellites: Google Street View
• Google Search History: Stored for Big Data analytics
• GPS Information: Captured from mobile phones
• Surveillance at work
• Monitor internet usage/ access to restricted sites
• Email ownership

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Surveillance around us:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPquYfE2JOc

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Health Issues
• Repetitive Stress Injury
• Eye Strain/ Vision Problems
• Obesity
• Psychological Issues: Separation from ordinary society

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Health Issues
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Addiction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2Tq2gvGt80

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Group Activity:
Discussion

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Group Discussion: Topics
• Some people argue that computers and the advent of IT creates a
‘Less Social Society’ whereas others claim this as becoming a ‘Global
Village’.
• Information Technology separates the society into two; Accessible to
IT and not accessible to IT. What are the pros and cons of these
segments.
• Different strategies have taken to reduce the harmful impact from
computers on the environment. Identify with examples.

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Reflections….

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[email protected]
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