Thema 5: Digitalisation
Prüfling A
Digital technologies are gaining importance for businesses and in social processes. Comment on the material. Digitalisation gives millions of people access to financial services
https://cdfp.digitalfrontiersinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/03/Financial-Inclusion.jpg
Prüfing 2
Digital technologies are gaining importance for businesses and in social processes. Comment on the material. The price of digitalisation? The violent curse of coltan mining in Congo
https://wilderutopia.com/international/humanity/the-lucrative-and-violent-curse-of-coltan-mining-in-congo/
(last accessed 18/07/2024)
(last accessed 18/07/2024)
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Prüfling A
The provided image shows two women engaging in a financial transaction using mobile phones, illustrating how digital technologies can enhance financial inclusion and business efficiency.
- Digital technologies, such as mobile banking, have significantly improved financial inclusion, particularly in developing regions.
- People who previously had no access to traditional banking services can now perform transactions, save money, and access credit.
- Digital tools and platforms streamline business operations, reducing costs and increasing productivity.
- Small businesses can leverage digital technologies to reach a broader market and manage their operations more effectively.
- The internet provides vast amounts of information, enabling people to educate themselves, learn new skills, and stay informed about current events.
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Positive Impacts of Digitalization
Positive Impacts of Digitalization
- Despite the benefits, not everyone has equal access to digital technologies.
- The digital divide can exacerbate existing inequalities, leaving those without access to technology further behind.
- Increased use of digital technologies raises concerns about data privacy and security.
- Personal information can be vulnerable to hacking and misuse.
- Automation and digitalization can lead to job displacement, particularly in industries that rely on manual labor.
- Workers in these industries may struggle to find new employment without the necessary digital skills.
Negative Impacts of Digitalization
Prüfling B
The provided image depicts a scene of coltan mining in Congo, highlighting the darker side of digital technology production.
- The demand for minerals used in digital devices, such as coltan, has led to exploitation and conflict in mining regions.
- Workers often endure dangerous conditions, low wages, and human rights abuses.
- The extraction and disposal of materials used in digital technologies contribute to environmental degradation.
- Mining operations can lead to deforestation, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity.
- The profits from mining and production of digital technologies are often concentrated in the hands of multinational corporations, while the local communities in mining regions see little benefit.
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Negative Impacts of Digitalization
Negative Impacts of Digitalization
- Despite the negative aspects, digital technologies can also create economic opportunities in developing regions.
- Access to mobile phones and the internet can enable entrepreneurship and access to global markets.
- Digital technologies facilitate communication, allowing people to stay connected with family and friends, access vital information, and participate in social and political processes.
Positive Impacts of Digitalization
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examples showing that digitalisation is a double-edged sword
- Social media
- Advantages: Connects people worldwide; enables self-expression; supports activism and fundraising.
- Disadvantages: Can spread misinformation, cyberbullying, addiction; harms mental health.
- Online shopping
- Advantages: Convenient; wider product choice; often cheaper.
- Disadvantages: Hurts local businesses; increases packaging waste and delivery emissions.
- AI and automation
- Advantages: More efficiency; can perform dangerous tasks; supports medicine and research.
- Disadvantages: Job loss risk; algorithmic bias; lack of transparency.
- Smartphones & apps
- Advantages: Instant access to information; navigation; health monitoring.
- Disadvantages: Privacy concerns; distraction; reduced face-to-face interaction.
- Digital surveillance (e.g., CCTV, trackers)
- Advantages: Increases security; helps solve crimes.
- Disadvantages: Threat to privacy; can be abused by governments/companies.
- Online education
- Advantages: Accessible anywhere; flexible; supports lifelong learning.
- Disadvantages: Requires discipline; digital divide; less personal interaction.
- Digital health services
- Advantages: Remote medical consultations; better monitoring; data helps research.
- Disadvantages: Data security issues; risk of misdiagnosis; unequal access.
- Use technology mindfully — limit screen time and avoid constant notifications.
- Think critically before sharing or believing online content; verify information.
- Protect privacy — use strong passwords, avoid oversharing, update security settings.
- Support local businesses instead of only shopping online.
- Balance online communication with real-life interaction.
- Report cyberbullying and harmful content; support victims.
- Choose ethical digital services that respect user data.
- Encourage digital education in schools to raise awareness of risks.
- Back political efforts to regulate big technology companies and ensure transparency.
- Promote inclusive digital access to reduce the digital divide.
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