The Social Dilemma Discussion

 Unit 6: The Social Dilemma Discussion

I don't have much of an impression of the film, less because of the implications and more due to prior exposure. To say that I was shocked, horrified, or disgusted would be overkill. It was more of a feeling of "That makes sense" and "I had a feeling it was like that all along". The documentary was fine and well done, the directing was on point, and their reporting and the sense of crisis instilled into the audience were palpable. From beginning to end I didn't have that "A-ha!" moment or "Eureka!" and I suppose that was the most chilling thing. Other than that, my thoughts on the internet, social media platforms, and how I maintain my safety remains the same. The internet has always been a wild place, so the best thing I can do is to protect myself with common sense. Such as:

  1. Don't give out personal information.
  2. Disengage when uncomfortable.
  3. Think before you hit send.
  4. Report when you see a problem.
  5. Take breaks from the internet.
As for social media, it's the same approach, along with practicing netiquette and remembering that the only person I have to justify myself to is me in the future. All of these things tie into my actively keeping myself safe. As long as I do these things and potentially invest in a reputable VRN, I can remain that way.

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