Lurking Dangers In Over Using Cyberspace
There is nothing free for convenient access to Apps and information from the Web.
Something is taken by us inevitably for something else seemingly so amazingly without cost.
How much of yourself are you willing to give up, and how much of this can come back to bite you? It is not just privacy, integrity, dependency, addiction and vulnerability that we are at risk of. There are health risks with over use of eyes and slack posture when dealing with mobile and desktop devices.
Human invented tech and devices have shown a long track record of being abused and misused, apart from bringing benefits. The inter-connectivity of various smart devices can amplify the risks arising from just using one.
On the other hand, it is not a zero sum game between us individuals and the powers that rule us in cyberspace. The latter obviously make use of us, but how can we make use of them as well? As with any danger, the first step is to realise and acknowledge.
Then comes the greatest risk of all, to do nothing on our part. I observe users and the media continue to wallow in known risks, but carry on irregardless of the progress of the dangers posed.
We continue to add more Apps, get reminders to update systems, rely on data tracking websites in our daily lives and get distracted by fancy gadgets which can work on the basis that they did not fully tell us the truth.
Our individual relaxation, commercial and usage patterns begin to be controlled by forces we normally do not want to be acquainted with. Just like news of drug busts by authorities, the frequency of data hacking on a massive scale shows that reported incidents are really just the tip of the iceberg of events.
Don't you want back a world which does not know so much of your identity, inner thoughts, activities and joy?
Don't you want a world where aggressive, greedy and fraudulent intentions cannot continue so much to exploit you?
I have read unrequited, unnecessary, sensational and divisive comments, information and feedback on social media.
A good first step in responding to this dangerous world is to moderate use of the mechanisms by which we are being exploited.
Use less Apps, less internet search engines, less storage mechanisms that deliver convenience but can disappear in the Cloud. Always back up critical and significantly important data elsewhere in non-digital form.
Diversify your usage, storage, identity and communication activity across all fronts and do not put all your proverbial eggs in one basket. Over dependence can lead to obsession and higher risks.
Balance your lifestyle away from over interactions with machines, artificial intelligence and robots to deal more with humans and Nature.
Increase the use of your own brain, thinking and intelligence in various aspects of your own life.
Increase your self realisation and recognition of hype in the promotion of more products, newer models and temporary fun on a regular basis.
Where possible, go direct to the source of information and assistance. Be wary of middle parties and brokers lurking in cyberspace.
Get more healthy sensations elsewhere instead of overly depending on wi-fi.
Feel the love of your pet, look up to the sky, just talk with family and friends face to face or learn a craft, instead of constantly just pressing our thumbs on electronic devices.
Plant something natural, watch it grow and enjoy its harvests.
I assure you the experience can be better than keeping track of the number of likes on an App.
Always be mindful that cyberspace tech is a tool to be utilised by us - and not the other way around.
#yongkevthoughts
Something is taken by us inevitably for something else seemingly so amazingly without cost.
How much of yourself are you willing to give up, and how much of this can come back to bite you? It is not just privacy, integrity, dependency, addiction and vulnerability that we are at risk of. There are health risks with over use of eyes and slack posture when dealing with mobile and desktop devices.
Human invented tech and devices have shown a long track record of being abused and misused, apart from bringing benefits. The inter-connectivity of various smart devices can amplify the risks arising from just using one.
On the other hand, it is not a zero sum game between us individuals and the powers that rule us in cyberspace. The latter obviously make use of us, but how can we make use of them as well? As with any danger, the first step is to realise and acknowledge.
Then comes the greatest risk of all, to do nothing on our part. I observe users and the media continue to wallow in known risks, but carry on irregardless of the progress of the dangers posed.
We continue to add more Apps, get reminders to update systems, rely on data tracking websites in our daily lives and get distracted by fancy gadgets which can work on the basis that they did not fully tell us the truth.
Our individual relaxation, commercial and usage patterns begin to be controlled by forces we normally do not want to be acquainted with. Just like news of drug busts by authorities, the frequency of data hacking on a massive scale shows that reported incidents are really just the tip of the iceberg of events.
Don't you want back a world which does not know so much of your identity, inner thoughts, activities and joy?
Don't you want a world where aggressive, greedy and fraudulent intentions cannot continue so much to exploit you?
I have read unrequited, unnecessary, sensational and divisive comments, information and feedback on social media.
A good first step in responding to this dangerous world is to moderate use of the mechanisms by which we are being exploited.
Use less Apps, less internet search engines, less storage mechanisms that deliver convenience but can disappear in the Cloud. Always back up critical and significantly important data elsewhere in non-digital form.
Diversify your usage, storage, identity and communication activity across all fronts and do not put all your proverbial eggs in one basket. Over dependence can lead to obsession and higher risks.
Balance your lifestyle away from over interactions with machines, artificial intelligence and robots to deal more with humans and Nature.
Increase the use of your own brain, thinking and intelligence in various aspects of your own life.
Increase your self realisation and recognition of hype in the promotion of more products, newer models and temporary fun on a regular basis.
Where possible, go direct to the source of information and assistance. Be wary of middle parties and brokers lurking in cyberspace.
Get more healthy sensations elsewhere instead of overly depending on wi-fi.
Feel the love of your pet, look up to the sky, just talk with family and friends face to face or learn a craft, instead of constantly just pressing our thumbs on electronic devices.
Plant something natural, watch it grow and enjoy its harvests.
I assure you the experience can be better than keeping track of the number of likes on an App.
Always be mindful that cyberspace tech is a tool to be utilised by us - and not the other way around.
#yongkevthoughts
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