Cyber Identity and Digital Life

A collection of vocabulary flashcards that cover key terms and concepts related to identity, digital life, misinformation, and technology presented in the lecture.

Connectivity

The quality of being connected or the state of being connected to the Internet or social networks.

Community

A group of people sharing common interests, beliefs, or interactions in an online space.

Technologies of the self

Foucault's concept referring to the practices that enable individuals to take control of their own identities and self-formation.

Digital Technologies of the Self

Technologies that allow individuals to explore and invent multiple identities rather than discover a singular self.

Misinformation

Information whose inaccuracy is unintentional, often arising from errors in reporting.

Disinformation

Deliberately false or misleading information spread to deceive or manipulate.

Satire

A form of humor that exaggerates or mocks to critique societal issues or wrongdoings.

Parody

A humorous or mocking imitation of a person, style, or genre, often to critique.

Robotics

The field of technology focused on creating intelligent machines capable of performing human tasks.

Genetic Engineering

The science of altering the DNA of living organisms to change or enhance their traits.

Nanotechnology

The manipulation of matter at the atomic or molecular level to create devices smaller than a cell.

Asimov's three laws of robotics

Guidelines designed to govern the behavior of robots, ensuring they do not harm humans.

Anthropocene

A proposed geological epoch that highlights the significant impact of human activity on the Earth's geology and ecosystems.

Environmental Citizenship

Involvement and responsibility of individuals to engage in actions that benefit the environment.

Climate Justice

A concept that seeks to address the inequities of climate change and promote fair solutions.

Empowerment of the Self

The use of social media to narrate personal stories in reaction to events and public discourses.

Polysemic Performance of the Self

The idea that online narratives can create multiple, overlapping identities and self-representations.

Collective actions

Joint actions taken by individuals or groups to achieve shared environmental goals.

Self-reflective

The ability of individuals to examine their own thoughts and behaviors critically.

Narcissistic and self-indulgent

Characteristics of focusing excessively on oneself, often at the expense of others.

Unconscious activities

Behaviors and actions that happen without conscious awareness, often influencing identity formation.

Communication technologies

Tools and platforms that facilitate the exchange of information and interactions among individuals.