Information Literacy

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Some say invasion of privacy I say advancement in technology. Its just like anything else, when we advance for the benefit of mankind there is a flipside that borders on misuse, in this case we call it invasion of privacy.Invasion of privacy as some call it, however I dont, is a necessary evil. Think about it this way, theoretically as it has been said, had we so called invaded the privacy of known conspirators of the 9-11 events we could have been on guard and therefore could have prevented the demise of the World Trade Centers and its victims. Would you agree that the families of the murder victims of 9-11 would not have opposed invading the privacy of the perpetrators if it could have prevented the premature death of their loved ones.Would it have been unconstitutional in this case? I dont think so. point being that right to privacy is a much misinterpreted and skewed perspective depending on whether your the invader for whatever the reason or the one whose privacy is being invaded.

I like the systems discussed in the Locational Privacy article. Some technologies we have in the present day are scary because it gives the impression that the government can follow you. But the topics covered in this article explain that this may not be the case. Maybe it's just my dad, but he's always told me that we would be tracked if we ever got EZ-pass (which is the reason no one in my family owns one). I was comforted when I was reading about the toll-collecting process that involves a changing pattern of numbers. This explains that they can't be tracked back to the person who owns them. For the most part I still believe the government has a way of using this information to follow each individual, but the privacy laws explained help me understand that theres only so much the government views.

As time goes on there will be more information about ourselves on the internet that anybody can access. With the creation of social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Myspace people can know what you like, what you look like and etc. I think that there will be websites like this coming in the future. But the question is that who will be able to access this information about yourself. It can be a friend or it can be a guy from Wyoming. You can control who sees you Facebook page but at a limit. There will be people who might hack the system and be able to access your information which can be scary.

Besides Social Networking sites that have information about your personality, there also more important information that you have on the interent like you Social secuirty number and bank account. Personal banking on the internet is convenient but at what price. Someone can hack your information and steal your identity. The internet is a great place but it can be a dangerous place if you are not careful.

It is just amazing how technology has advanced to the point that a picture can capture what our naked eye can not even see. Having to expect privacy is a problem now. As seen with Obama's inauguration, in the past it would be hard to see things in a certain distance, but now with one picture we can even the finest musical notes that the band is playing. How can anyone expect privacy when we as ordinary citizens do not even know when people are watching. For all we know someone can be a mile or two away and still be able to see what ever or who ever they want to see very clearly. If we really researched about all the great advanced technology out there, we will come to find out that the way we view privacy is only an imagination. the only way to obtain privacy would be to live in a cave in a deserted island, and even then privacy might be questioned.

Privacy has become an interesting concept as technology becomes more advanced and increasingly more aspects of our daily activity take place over the internet. It is somewhat scary to think about what information truly makes it out there every time you use a computer, your cellphone, ezpass or credit cards. I've heard in the past that almost every transaction or communication is processed through hundreds of computers, and is all stored somewhere, presumably forever. It is EVEN scarier to think about that same amount of information in terms of every time you write an email, speak aloud... or go outside. So if you don't see me in class on tuesday, well I'll be under my bed with a tin foil hat.

I'm obviously kidding, and I do understand peoples objection to their information being available to the government on their whim. Realistically though, in regards to the authorities being able to track your every move, I just don't think it matter too much to the average person. The government can check my creditcard, Ezpass and phonebills all they want (and they can pay them too!). Not to echo the statement of "well, if you don't have anything to hide.." but if you're not doing anything wrong, it's doubtful that anyone is looking anyway. I think that the benefits of the government listening in to the conversations of suspected terrorists, outweighs the privacy lost in the process.

According as development of technology there are some advantages and disadvantages at the same time. I guess the iphone is so useful also comfortable to many people including a variety of fuctions as we see through the commercial. However, there is a problem of privacy based on develoment of tech. Therefore it's required to have actions to solve this problems.

The cellular phone has a broad array of cutting-edge technology including picture taking and internet, etc. and telephoning as well. Accordingly, cellphones will most likely involve a variety of other techniques and technology. Cellpone include on locatioanl pricacy, Where you are and when you are at a exacting place is a question of locational privacy. The tracking of location is promoted by technology that records activity in public spaces (CCTV) or entering and send-off mass transit systems, privacy establishments like sports gyms, and the use of personal digital strategy like cell phones, electronic books, and portable computers. It is very inexpensive for corporations to track customers. A privacy of life is connected advanced technology.

I think the internet including the social networking sites have definitely sparked a whole new era of communication. Through these sites, there has been a major change in ways of developing relationships. Just by one click of a computer mouse, an individual can know so much about the other which can sometimes pose a threat. It has hindered face to face interactions because people have been spending more time in front of the computer. I think that personal interaction is important in creating lasting relationships and it is the better way to get to know a person more rather than assuming the emotions of others through a computer screen. Based on “Demetri Martin piece about MySpace”, Martin claimed he can interact with many people just through one click of a button to sustain his relationship with his 900 friends, which is true however the question is out of his 900 friends, how many are his real friends that he actually talks to and keeps in touch with?

The iphone commercial was very entertaining. I've heard about several applications they've been making that seem a bit inappropriate for every day use. Technology is becoming a somewhat of a burden on society when it comes to privacy. Its hard to keep any with all the information thats out there, especially when people use websites like "myspace" and "Facebook" as stated in the clip by Demetri Martin. He jokes about these social networks where you can find out so much information about people by just reading about the and looking at their pictures. You also never can really know if a person you come across is fake or even a pedafile.

The Megapixel picture is really astounding. I cannot get over how close up the photo can zoom in. It amazes me what we can do in this day and age. You see & learn something new every day.

There is usually a give and take when it comes to the privacy issue. It makes me recall a Will Smith movie called "Enemy of the State". I believe it touched upon protection and privacy and if people are willing to give up privacy to ensure protection. Protection in that sense comes at a very high cost. It doesn't seem like technology is slowing down anyway despite the speculation and doubt.
The social websites, the Iphone video and even the megapixel picture are great representations of this.
One thing is for sure, It is amazing how quickly technology is developing and I am eager to see where we are headed in the future.
Hopefully there will be some sort of compromise when it comes to privacy and advancement in technology.

Though the ability of being able to contact almost whoever you want whenever you want through the use of technologies is convenient I think that some advancements have taken it to the extreme. For instance the photo during Obama’s inauguration speech, you could see anything you wanted in that crowd. Now having a camera like that is creepy knowing that someone can take a picture of your house from a great distance but are able to zoom into your bedroom. Or even the idea of Google Earth and how you can zoom onto practically someone’s porch. I think it is really amazing that technology has advanced this much but I believe people are going to start using it for the wrong reasons and it's going to be hard for people to control that.

The new advanced technology may seem like a great advancement to our society but like everything there can be major social problems when that technology is put into the hands of specific people like the iphone commercial shows. I think that many new technologies like the social networking sites which can be seen as friendly and a way to keep in touch with friends can be turned into stalking and creepy people looking at your info. I believe that everybody needs to take that into account when they are putting certain private information onto the internet and they need to keep in mind that anybody can access it and even if you make it even more private hackers are capable of overriding that.
I do think that people are entitled their right to privacy but they need to understand that people can now have the ability to take advantage of the new technology. The iphone commercial was very entertaining because I love my iphone and it kind of poked fun at all the "amazing" applications and how convenient they are. I think that people just need to be careful about how much trust they put it the internet but I believe it is inevitable that as time goes on everything will continue to be put online and on cell phones. People just need to recognize that and as the internet expands and using the internet on your phone hopefully more advanced privacy technologies will be developed to control the amount of hacking and exploitation of people's personal info.

The clip from the daily show was not only hilarious, but pretty true. We're all in college, and most of us text a decent amount, or call out friends from our cars when we go to pick them up from their houses. I know my parents think it's rude not to come knock on the door when you pick someone up. I also know my dad thinks it's ridiculous that I needed to purchase 5000 out of network text messages because 2000 wasn't enough for a couple months in a row. Now I agree, that is a whole lot of texting rather than face to face contact or even picking up the phone, but the other day at my work I was waiting on a table of young kids. Now when I go out to dinner, I think it's rude to text or talk on the phone, but I'm waiting on these 7 high school kids, who chose to go out to dinner together, but who sat on their phones texting (probably each other) the whole time! But you just chose to go out to dinner with your friends?!?!
To go along with the clip, we all have facebook friends or myspace friends that if we saw them in person, probably would have no idea who they were, and few that if we do know them, wouldn't say hello because you aren't actually friends.
I guess my point is, that every year, it's true, social networking and a lack of face to face contact becomes more and more prevalent. At what point does it become too much?

I found the Demetri Martin special to be very interesting because it’s true. Millions of people on those friendship websites have hundreds of friends and they only talk to about half, maybe less in reality. The only reason why people add so many others is to make it seem as though they are popular. It’s a bit ridiculous. The point of those sites is to connect with your friends. Being on those sites for hours on end also destroys one’s social skills and there is no way anyone can be talking to so many people within a short span in order to maintain a friendship. Also, if you think about it, being a part of such sites does play into the invasion of privacy theme that is going on here. You add so many people to be your friend and they have unlimited access to any information you put on your page. They can know when you were born, your hometown, your occupation and any plans that you may have going on soon if they read down your wall. On that note, with new technology comes less privacy.

After reading through everything, I agree that people should have the right to privacy, which is diminishing with all the new technology. But, if this is what people want, then advancements in technology will have to happen more slowly, or not at all. I think the issue of privacy comes along with technology. As technology is increasing, our privacy is decresing. Just like in the article on locational privacy, just having a cell phone, gps, or credit card can locate where a person is. Although the companies may have access to a persons whereabout who is using their services, I don't think it is as easily accessible for any individual. Personally, I would rather have all of these technological advances then have them not be available just so that no one knows where I am or have been.

After reading through everything, I agree that people should have the right to privacy, which is diminishing with all the new technology. But, if this is what people want, then advancements in technology will have to happen more slowly, or not at all. I think the issue of privacy comes along with technology. As technology is increasing, our privacy is decresing. Just like in the article on locational privacy, just having a cell phone, gps, or credit card can locate where a person is. Although the companies may have access to a persons whereabout who is using their services, I don't think it is as easily accessible for any individual. Personally, I would rather have all of these technological advances then have them not be available just so that no one knows where I am or have been.

I feel surprised to see " iphone and privacy ". Can you image a person even you don't know could get any information about you and even know where you are who did you call? What if he is a criminal who is looking for next target? What if he uses those information to blackmail you? I believe, everyone need to protect his privacy. Therefore, be carefull when you post your photoes on facebook or myspace where people can download them and use them somewhere you never know.

The ideas presented in these articles are of concern to anyone who uses computers, cell phones, or credit cards in America. The fact is however, the government has had these forms of invasion but to a lesser extent for some time now. If they need to find a person or track them down, there are specific ways of quickly determining where he or she may be based on simple background checks, Now more than ever it is more easy to do this and highly accurate as well.

The advancement in technology and the decline in privacy go hand in hand. I feel there is a direct negative effect. Although the development of some technologies have helped economically and made tasks seemingly easy, they take away from the honesty of hard work. The more technological advances that abound the less privacy I feel that I have. I own a smartphone that could tell me where a person was calling me from right down to the longitude and latitude. I do not use this or any other "creepy" features that can be simply downloaded to my phone with the click of a button because I respect my own privacy and the privacy of others. (Although I'm sure sometimes you would like to know what your boyfriend or girlfriend is really up to on a saturday night) As far as the social networking sites go, I can see why a lot of people think it has the potential for ruining social interactions and face to face contact but I don't believe it will ever amount to that. As human beings we are always longing for someone to talk to, someone we can connect with on a physical level rather than just through the "eye" of a computer (webcam) or through a brief aiming session.

I watched the iphone video and was stunned at the kind of apps that are available. Technology is getting out of control and I feel that society today does not have the same level of "people skills" that it used to. Generations below mine will struggle in the future with the lack of personability they have with their peers. It really is sad to see our society diminish like this.