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The Psychology of Technology ** Take back today before technology takes tomorrow ** 1 Ramon Thomas 081 4399 555
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The Psychology of Technology** Take back today before technology takes tomorrow **

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Ramon Thomas

081 4399 555

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Focus / Agenda

1. Privacy & Identity

2. Relationships

3. Cyber Bullying

4. Information Overload

5. Internet Porn / Online Predators

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Privacy / Identity

Identity Theft

Google

Yourself

Apps / Toolbar

Big Brother?

Block

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Relationships

Avatar / Persona

Online vs. Offline

Communication

Validation

Emotions

(Energy)

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Cyber Bullying

Stalking /

Harassment

Actions Amplified

Report Abuse to

ISP

Limit Reactions

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Information OverloadAttention

Multitasking

Sleeping patterns

Distractions

Supercharger memory

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Internet Porn / PredatorsStimulation vs. SimulationInternet Pornography vs

MainstreamThe Film & Publications Board ActReporting Sexting

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What is MXit?

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Instant Messaging

Chat Rooms

Cost/Moola

Advertising

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MXit

6 years old

40 million

700 million

message

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below 12

12-18 19-25 above 25

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

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45

User Base

Percentage

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Facebook et al.

750 million users

48% check on wake up

Facebook PlacesFoursquareGroupon

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Advice for Parents

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Seek First to Understand

Educate Children about Privacy

Set Boundaries (phones off 8pm)

Ask Question

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Positive Action

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Missing Children Group

Dr Math / CSIR: [email protected]

RLabs: [email protected]

Vodacom 111*123# MTN *101#

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Contact Details

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Ramon Thomas

Cell. 081 4399 555

[email protected]


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