1. Governments and Technology
Technology has changed government significantly
Use of tech. has been piecemeal, resulting in segmented systems.
US gov. bidding process results in released outdated systems
Gov. DBs often grew independently resulting in little cross-ref. capability. Working to change that now.
Foreign surveillance generally accepted, domestic is – changing?
s scanned for key words
Any electronic communication could be in court (see wikileaks)
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2. Government supports access
Internet access seen as enhancing citizenship – bridging dig. divide
Informing the citizens quicker, but better? What does the blogosphere do to the influence on people? Political sides are more entrenched quicker and deeper.
Security on networks vital (VPNs) both in gov. and business
Technology has changed elections – radio, TV, internet, computer modeling, election result predictions (2000 – Bush v. Gore)
Internet may increase young voter participation (2008 vs 2010 vs 2012)
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3. Technology and War
Theory of wars spurring technology development – largely due to funding.
Computing major factor in numerous aspects of warfare –
Code-breaking, flight, rockets, reporting, bombs, artillery, autonomous weapons, etc.
Today’s wars involve increasingly greater numbers of remote controlled weapons – significant and not well understood ramifications
More injuries but less deaths due to technological medical advances
World-wide military-industrial complex larger today than ever
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