The Societal Implications of Computer Technology

Preface 
1 Introduction 
1.1 Brief history of computer technology and its impact on society 
1.2 Purpose of the book and what readers can expect to learn .
1.3 Overview of the main themes and topics that will be covered 
2 Impacts of Technology on Work
2.1 The History of Automation and the Impact of Computers on Jobs: Evolution and Challenges
2.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology in the Workplace: Striking a Balance for Success 
2.2.1 Advantages of Using Technology in the Workplace:
2.2.2 Disadvantages of Using Technology in the Workplace: 
2.3 The Gig Economy and the Rise of Remote Work: Redefining the Modern Workforce
2.4 The Future of Work in the Age of Automation: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges 
2.5 Technology's Dual Edges: Employee Communication and Employer Monitoring
2.6 Navigating the Convergence: Separating or Merging Work and Personal Systems 
2.7 Case Study 1
2.8 Case Study 2
2.9 Case Study 3
2.10 Projects 
2.10.1 The Ethics of Bypassing Workplace IT Restrictions: An Undergraduate Inquiry 
2.10.2 Digital Footprints and Workplace Conduct: A Case Study Analysis
3 Freedom of Speech in Cyber Space 
3.1 The History of Freedom of Speech and its Application to the Internet: Navigating the Digital Frontier 
3.2 The Impact of Social Media and Online Platforms on Free Speech: Empowering Voices in a Digital Age
3.3 Challenges and Controversies Surrounding Online Content Moderation
3.4 The Role of Government in Regulating Online Speech
3.5 Anonymity: Shield or Threat to Free Speech?
3.6 Net Neutrality: A Matter for Regulation or the Market? 
3.7 Case Study 1 
3.8 Case Study 2
3.9 Case Study 3
3.10 Projects
3.10.1 Navigating Violence in Media and School Safety: A Constitutional Approach
3.10.2 Anonymity versus Accountability: The Yelp Defamation Dilemma 
4 Privacy Risks & Principles 
4.1 The Evolution of Privacy in the Digital Age 
4.2 The Fourth Amendment and Changing Technology: Balancing Privacy and Security
4.3 Examples of Privacy Violations and Data Breaches: Lessons from the Digital Era 
4.4 The Impact of Surveillance on Individual Privacy
4.5 Strategies for Protecting Personal Privacy Online 
4.6 Laws and Regulations for Protecting Privacy 
4.7 Case Study 1 
4.8 Case Study 2 
4.9 Case Study 3 
4.10 Projects
4.10.1 Right to be Forgotten: Privacy versus Freedom of Speech in the Digital Age 
4.10.2 Digital Footprints in Employment: Privacy, Free Speech, and Legal Boundaries 
5 Crime & Security 
5.1 Types of Cybercrime and Their Impact on Society 
5.2 Methods Used to Prevent and Detect Cybercrime 
5.3 Notable Cybersecurity Breaches Put Focus on Vulnerabilities
5.4 Ethical Considerations Surrounding Cybersecurity 
5.5 The Role of Law Enforcement in Preventing Cybercrime
5.6 Case Study 1
5.7 Case Study 2 
5.8 Case Study 3
5.9 Projects
5.9.1 Cybersecurity Breach at the CIA: Ethical and Societal Implications of Information Disclosure
5.9.2 Unauthorized Access for Authorized Safety: Evaluating the Role of Hackers in Cybersecurity
6 Intellectual Property 
6.1 The Evolution of Intellectual Property Law and Its Application to Computer Technology 
6.2 Examples of Copyright, Patent, and Trademark Infringement in the Digital Age
6.3 The Importance of Fair Use in Copyright Law
6.4 Significant fair-use cases and their impacts
6.5 The Digital Millennium Copyright Act
6.6 The Impact of Open-Source Software and the Sharing Economy on Intellectual Property Rights 
6.7 The Role of Government in Protecting Intellectual Property
6.8 Case Study 1
6.9 Case Study 2
6.10 Case Study 3
6.11 Projects
6.11.1 Copyright Contentions: The Legal and Ethical Battle Over Digital Copyright Management
6.11.2 The Ethical and Legal Debate on Digital Rights Management and Fair Use
7 Evaluating & Controlling Technology
7.1 The importance of ethical evaluation in the development of technology 
7.2 Strategies for assessing the impact of technology on society 
7.3 The Neo-Luddite Critique of the Digital Age
7.4 The role of stakeholders in regulating technology 
7.5 The ethical implications of emerging technologies, such as AI and biotechnology 
7.6 Case Study 1
7.7 Case Study 2
7.8 Case Study 3
7.9 Projects
7.9.1 Discerning Truth in the Digital Age: Challenges and Solutions for Information Literacy 
7.9.2 Navigating the Web of Information: Assessing and Enhancing Digital Information Literacy
8 Professional Ethics & Responsibilities 
8.1 The ethical responsibilities of professionals working in the technology industry
8.2 Examining Contrasting Ethical Perspectives 
8.3 Examples of ethical violations and their impact on society 
8.4 The role of professional organizations in promoting ethical behavior
8.5 Strategies for maintaining ethical standards in the technology industry
8.6 Whistleblowing: Exposing Wrongdoing vs. Honor in Professionalism
8.7 Case Study 1 
8.8 Case Study 2 
8.9 Case Study 3
8.10 Projects 
8.10.1 Emotion Detection in Communication Devices: Applications, Implications, and Ethical Guidelines
8.10.2 Curing the Common Cold: Ethics, Economics, and Employment 
Bibliography 
Index