I believe that people should have a bigger role in deciding how they are affected by technology including how their personal information is used.
From the age of nine or ten I remember having an interest in electronic devices and media. My older sister would call me ‘The Mad Scientist” as I was taking apart a radio or record player to see how it worked. I am fortunate now that I am able to own the electronic equipment devices as an adult that grew out of my interest as a child. As I have matured, I have seen how technology has hurt and helped people. I want to do more to help. I started Anthony-Denmark Communications and RussAnthony411 in order to carryout beliefs that bring hope for a better tomorrow. Social work technology expresses these core beliefs. These are only ten technology beliefs. Maybe you share some of these or can add your own.
Belief One: Everyone should access to important information in order make informed decisions about how he/she is affected by technology.
Belief Two: People have a right to decide how much personal information to disclose to business or institutions. People should be made aware of how the information is used in easy to read and concise language.
Belief Three: Everyone should take steps to protect his/her own personal information and not to rely solely on the privacy policies created by outside organizations.
Belief Four: Increase access to technology should be made available to those with physical/mental limitations.
Belief Five: Affordable technology should be reachable to the poor and people in remote areas.
Belief Six: Technology can help to preserve the wisdom of older generations as well as maintain connections with distant family members.
Belief Seven: Technology can help people to communicate with each other when personal interactions are impractical, however, technology does not replace human contact.
Belief Eight: Using technology requires a responsibility, to use it appropriately, be considerate of others and to dispose it wisely.
Belief Nine: Technology is to make our lives better. Periodic assessments should be made of personal and organizational uses of technology and the effects.
Belief Ten: Technology should be shared. Organizations and individuals should seek to share equipment and expertise to those in need. This will empower those who receive to reach out to assist others in need.
Technology can do so much to help people. It touches so many parts of our lives that we cannot ignore it. Therefore, let’s do what we can to share the benefits of technology and information with everyone. What can you do?
-Russ