When I think of the internet, I think of the educational purposes. But, I am beginning to understand the dark side. As a consequence, an understanding of Andrew Keene's negative comments about the digital revolution are forming in my views.
I remain positive about the sharing of education and commerce through the internet. As I work my way into a more rounded view of social media, let's face it, the internet or chat rooms can be used to demoralize bully and brand people. And... it happens at lightning fast speed.
Have you seen Monica Lewinsky's Ted Talk? In that talk she tied her experiences with the use of social media, bullying, and loss of privacy. And I felt her pain. I saw her past through her eyes. It was not pretty. She said she made a mistake and it became public in such a way that her life become unbearable. If internet did not exist would her shame and humiliation had been as widespread?
I highly recommend Lewinsky's Ted Talk. You may develop a new viewpoint on loss of privacy and the internet.
Resources:
http://www.ted.com/talks/monica_lewinsky_the_price_of_shame
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