• Free time• Recreation Activity• State of Mind
Wii Skiing
Movie Theater
InstantMessaging
Leisure
• Tools, machines, and systems people use to improve their lives
Sony Playstation 2
iPhone
Laptop
Technology
Factors that Impact the Issue
• Cultural Capital1. lack of participation2. lack of caring
(neighborhood/community)3. must be able to afford it4. fast paced change
• Social Capital1. Features & sense of a community2. membership in clubs &
organizations3. interpersonal networks4. group work5. alienation6. democratic governance
Quality of Life access to leisure access to information better equipment innovative places to play
Location & Time Our generation v. our
parents/grandparents
1950s
2008Go Grandma, Go!
Baseball video game
Communication(Mom can always find you now…)
Types:EmailInstant MessagingCell PhonesText MessagingVideo Chatting
All have added to the “cyber culture” aka computer culture
• Besides making it easier to stay in touch with family, it is helpful in businesses, schools, as well as family
• Companies can send a mass email which is quicker than sending individual letters
• It’s sustainable (Yes, Ithaca should be proud!)
Forms of Communication
Problems with the Communication Side of Technology
Carpal tunnel linked to computer, texting abuse
Overwork due to availability of information
Pedophiles
First they steal your money, then they steal your identity
Internet• From dial up to high speed connection• Most popular source for research• Online shopping – Cheaper deals– Bigger selection
• Incorporated in business realm– Faded line between work and leisure– Employees expected to work longer
because they can do things at home for work
– Expected to stay “connected”
• Travel & Tourism– Allows for our own personal customization of
vacations– Can make your own hotel reservation and flights– Killing travel agency business due to websites such
as Expedia.com and Cheapflights.com
• Loss of Privacy–Sexual Predators–Risk of Loosing identity–Credit Card Numbers stolen–Personal Information FACEBOOK! (stalkers)
can affect your chances of employment
Technology, What’s the Problem?
Harms the Environment
Violence
Passivity
Consumerism
What’s next?
Toyota Hybrid Sports Car
Smart House
SegwayFlying cars
Only in your dreams
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