Role of digital technology in our lives
Individual
Political
Economic
Social
Negative Impacts
Spread information to citizens efficiently
Efficiency
Over-reliance on technology
Positive Impacts
convenience
Citizens are able to voice their concerns to the government more efficiently (and leverage media coverage for attention)
Online Shopping
Connect with people easily regardless of place and time (eg. video calls, emails)
Efficiency
Connect with citizens on a personal level through social media
Transactions are faster, can happen anywhere
People do not have to spend time going down to physical stores
Exploitation of media to spread propaganda and influence citizens to think in a certain way
processes are sped-up, video calls across countries instead of travelling to meet up
People may become more "distant" as everyone is focused on their own devices
Allows the government and different social groups to reach out to the public easily
People with ulterior motive can spread fear through fake news through different media platforms
Convenience
Digital Payment
over reliance
Can easily Paylah/Paynow instead of having to bring cash around
businesses without an online presence are losing out
more online scams
We depend on technology in our daily lives
Allows for interactive and creative ways in education
able to do business with people overseas
online menu, qr codes
lesser manpower
digital payment, eg Paylah, Grabpay
Connect with people whom you have lost contact with for a long time