Understanding Online Behavior and Ethics

The video discusses the paradox of technology improving efficiency but not increasing free time, suggesting that human nature fills freed time with more tasks. It also highlights the ethical challenges of the digital age, emphasizing the need for teaching internet ethics to prevent reputational damage and misuse.

Which of the following is mentioned as a faster alternative to rotary phones?

• Touch-tone phones

• Smartphones

• VoIP phones

• Satellite phones

What is the main question raised about technological advancements?

• Why are they difficult to use?

• Why haven't they improved communication?

• Why are they so expensive?

• Why haven't they given us more free time?

What is a quirk of human nature mentioned in the context of time management?

• Humans prefer to work slowly

• Humans tend to fill up free time with more activities

• Humans dislike technological advancements

• Humans are naturally efficient

What is a potential risk of the blogosphere?

• It can destroy reputations if stories are incorrect

• It can lead to increased productivity

• It can reduce the spread of information

• It can improve global communication

What is a consequence of high schoolers posting harmful content online?

• It can ruin reputations and lives

• It can result in legal action

• It can increase school funding

• It can lead to improved relationships

What is not being taught to kids about internet use?

• The history of the internet

• How to create a blog

• The ethics and permanence of online actions

• How to code

What example is given to illustrate the permanence of online actions?

• A viral video

• A politician's chat room scandal

• A celebrity tweet

• A news article

What is emphasized as necessary to teach in the digital age?

• Graphic design

• Ethics, etiquette, morals, and consequences

• Digital marketing

• Programming languages

Why is it important to teach about the permanence of online actions?

• Because it can prevent future technological advancements

• Because it helps in learning new skills

• Because it is a part of school curriculum

• Because online actions can have long-lasting impacts

What does the internet do to issues like ethics and morals?

• It diminishes them

• It amplifies them

• It ignores them

• It simplifies them