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