Digital Technology Definitions

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Key definitions in digital technology
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A perspective that assumes digital technology is influencing the development of cultural and structural values. Example: Mobile phones are everywhere now which is ways they are influencing out revolution. Technological Determinism
Technology does not define human action; human action shapes technology. Example: if you come from a location where they love to communicate with each other, they will create lots of social networking sites Social Construction of Technology (SCOT)
Technology is shaped through society and is changed depending on what society and group someone is from. Example: Drones were originally invented for military purposes, now many people use them to take cool photos and videos, anyone can buy one. Social Shaping Theory
Anxiety of a threat to social order created and exaggerated by the media. Example: Media writing headlines about the negative impact and dangers of digital technology. Moral Panic
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