Well, things are certainly changing, aren’t they? They say this is the greatest thing since the Industrial Revolution. These days everything is only a click away. And I know social media gets a lot of bad press, but anything that makes us communicate more is alright by me. Maybe we could do with a few rules to protect more vulnerable people. And now that everything is online and can be attacked by hackers – from a bank account to an electricity grid – I think the most important activity is to focus on making the digisphere a safer place. Would you agree?
First off, can I just say that I’m an unapologetic geek. I study computer sciences at uni, and eat and breathe information technology, social media, the internet, and so on. I’ve even got Gran and Granpa into it. They can’t live without their Facebook now. I agree we need to do something about Google, Apple and Amazon being too big and not paying enough taxes. They can get away with anything! And, sure, the pace of modern life may be too quick for some. But you have to change with the times if you want to survive.
The whole digital business makes me a bit uneasy. There is a compelling case, backed up by plentiful research that apps like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok can make insecure teenagers anxious and depressed. I strongly believe this issue should be addressed. And everything is moving so fast these days it’s impossible to keep up, and not get stressed sometimes. We are humans, after all, not robots. It’s not all bad though, with all that free information, free music, and entertainment. And we don’t have to go to work anymore. We can do it from home.
You only have to go back 30 or 40 years to realise just what an amazing thing information technology is. I mean, information is power, and before the internet only powerful people had access to it. These days we all do. Obviously we’re on a learning curve and there’s a lot to do. It’s just not right that we can switch on music like tapwater and the artists get no benefit. That’s just stealing. YouTube and Spotify should pay creators of artistic content. Unfortunately, that means we’ll all have to pay too.
I suppose it depends on what generation you are, whether you’re a so-called digital native or digital immigrant. My mum and dad love Facebook, but my generation wouldn’t touch it, we use Instagram or TikTok instead. And then there are my grandparents, who still watch telly and listen to the radio. They reckon digital entertainment is rubbish compared to the old school. And I have to agree. The problem with user content is that too many users don’t have any talent.
It’s hard to say. On the one hand, the possibilities of digital technology have improved our lives immeasurably. We can work from home, keep in touch with our kids, buy everything online, and entertain ourselves with a mere click. On the other, social media has destroyed people’s lives and robots have taken our jobs. Also, technology has privileged some people over others, and no one talks anymore – they ‘chat’ or ‘text’ or ‘post’. Which are all negative effects of technology. I suppose what I’m trying to say is that the digital revolution is both good and bad at the same time.
Which person says information technology has made the world more democratic?
Which person says social media is generally good for us?
Which person says social media causes mental health problems?
Which person says the biggest concern is cyber-security?
Which person says digital technology causes unemployment?
Which person says technology has raised the level of inequality?
Which person says the big tech companies have become too powerful?
Which person says Facebook is for middle-aged people?
Which person says their grandparents are addicted to social media?
Which person says digital technology has resulted in lower quality entertainment?
Which person says music streaming is equivalent to theft?
Which person says things are changing too quickly?
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