The Unintended Consequences of New Tech
ABC news explores how digital cameras and mobile phones equipped with digital cameras provide a fertile bed for the growth of unforeseen outcomes. Digital cameras and mobile phones are being used to aid in identity theft. Already some phones are being banned from places like locker rooms.
As technology is developed for intended benfits sometimes they are hampered by unintended consequences. This article could be used as a hook and followed by discussion soliciting student examples.
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