5. 02. 2016
Abstract
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“Homo noce te ipsum” “Man, know yourself and you will know the universe and it’s gods” Delphic Maxims
- Technological implementation in our lifes are changing the perception of reality
- Virtual reality, a way to escape the present
The 21st century is marked by significant improvements in the field of new technology and their rapid rate of adoption among today’s society. Habits and behaviours have changed as the population becomes accustomed to the use of these new tools.
The revolution came along with the increased rate of overall accessibility to an infinite amount of information and new ways to communicate with the world. In other words, we now have instant access to the global knowledge.
This essay reflects on how the human
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Without the biological circumstances, we have already started to model our virtual identity that increasingly represents us in fact.
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That is what Linden Lab started to probe when in 2003 they have launched an online virtual world called Second Life (SL). It started as one simple virtual island accessible to any logged-in user, who could then build any infrastructure he/she wished with an integrated 3D modeling script. SL users (also called Residents) are designing representations of themselves. They have to create what we nowadays call avatars. These virtual beings interact with each other and with the virtual environment reproducing the real world structures. A currency called “Lindens dollar” makes it possible to build a virtual commerce where residents are able to make a profit while living in a SL.
Asri Falcone, an early resident of SL, has said that she found a better opportunity to realize herself playing that video game. She has learned to code and gained basic knowledge of the in-game 3D modelling mechanisms. She then started her own
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Gone are the days of Andy Griffin and Barney Fife type of policing where either they didn’t carry a gun or carried a gun with the bullet in the shirt pocket. Those were the times when crime was low or almost nonexistent. A time when people didn’t have to lock the doors on their homes or cars. Currently, society seems to be going back to the western days, when almost everyone carried a gun and was prepared to use it if necessary.
Abstract— This research examines three questions: Does Internet addiction really exist? If it does exist what criteria does one have to meet for them to be labeled as an Internet addict? And lastly an ethical evaluation of Internet addiction. The questions are explored by investigating the fundamentals of addiction (i.e., Compulsion, Obsession, living problems, lack of satisfaction) and then correlating them to excessive Internet use. This research concludes that whilst the concept of Internet addiction cannot be completely ruled out, the majority and most probable explanation when it comes to Internet addiction is that the Internet is being as a medium to engage in different types of addictions.
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Nowadays people use technology from everything from business to education to entertainment and much more. Almost everything we do and every aspect of our lives is affected by modern technology. With all the advantages of technology it is not surprising that we rely on it for almost everything in our daily lives, but how much is too much? People’s over-use computers and other modern technology is causing vital skills to be lost as technology replaces traditional ways of doing things. We are losing communication skills, memorization skills, and ……..?????????. And with the loss of these skills, what happens when technology fails?
Society is feeling the impact of the shift in educational options. However, while there are more opportunities for students, there is another door opened for inequality to take place. As technology advances, a social phenomenon is beginning to change the way that Americans are obtaining college degrees. Approximately 3.2 million students were enrolled in at least one completely online class in the fall semester of 2005 (Clark-Ibanez & Scott, 2008). The effects of technological advances within the educational setting are having an impact on the way in which students are learning, leaving some students with limited options.
For many teens, social media sites like Facebook and Instagram are the most common spots for meeting friends online. According to PewResearchCenter
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