Technoliterati: Digital Explorations of Diverse Micro-Learning Experiences
Summary
This ebook titled “Digital Explorations of Diverse Micro-Learning Experiences” is a curated collection of articles on technology, digital life, art, design and future technologies. The articles explore a wide variety of issues related to the increasing impact and intrusion of technology in human life. Key themes include the challenges of disconnecting from the digital world, the pervasiveness of surveillance, the social implications of social media, emerging technologies like AI and VR, and issues around online privacy and security. The ebook aims to educate and promote understanding of technology’s complex effects on individuals and society.
Key Topics
- Digital distraction and disconnecting: Strategies for unplugging from technology to regain control and mindfulness in an always-connected world.
- Surveillance and privacy: How surveillance technologies are becoming ubiquitous in cities and the challenges of maintaining anonymity and privacy.
- Social media’s impact: The social pressures and mental health implications of social media use, especially on younger generations.
- Artificial intelligence: The development of AI technologies, their potential to reshape society, and philosophical questions around AI consciousness.
- Online security: The various forms of cybercrime and best practices for protecting accounts and data online.
- Emerging technologies: Discussions of virtual reality, quantum computing, and other cutting-edge technological developments.
Reference
Andoniou, C. (2017). Technoliterati: Digital Explorations of Diverse Micro-Learning Experiences Vol.7.