WEEK 7 - DISCUSSION 2

Week 7 - Discussion 2



Week 7 - Discussion 2

Introduction

The mixing of cultures and economies that the global computer network allows has generated concerns regarding privacy, intellectual property, freedom of speech, and access to information, among other issues. There are social impacts from ubiquitous computing, as well, including the changing nature of work, the development of online communities, and alterations to established patterns of communication and control. International conflicts over ethical standards have arisen. Understanding the different social and ethical expectations of people around the world is important for realizing effective cooperation among the world's people ...