CyberWisdom

CyberWisdom
Author: John Bajak
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2011-03-28
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1456884875

Cyber Wisdom is philosophy of computing. All it takes, says its thesis, is to be satisfied. But how that satisfaction is accomplished is difficult. That is why, when the computer is the mind amplifier, the resonance of the satisfaction builds greatest when only a little time is given. Cyber Wisdom is computer satisfaction to the user without any physical specific machine to run with. Its philosophy is like a medicine upon withdrawal from physical use of computing machines. That medicine will come to be satisfaction, wellness, and resonance, inside the intense emotional need to know the wisdom of the machine. But enough of what Cyber Wisdom “is”. Just, what is it all about? People pay a lot of money for cups which come with water as part of the deal. But to get more water people have to buy a whole other cup to get the water more. Cups get bigger, nicer, better, and they come with water. But they drink it; then they have to buy a whole other cup, to get water again. People are thirsty but they have to buy the cup to get the water inside. But all of a sudden there is a well. No matter how cheap or expensive the cup, water is cheap and plentiful. This is bad for they who make cups. People don’t need to buy the latest and greatest. But it is very good business for they who tend the well - telling the cup-owners you don’t need the bigger and better cup; it is the water you want, anyway. The water itself is free; it has always been free; just now it is available to all. This just means that for most people, the idea of the computer looms larger than knowing the computer itself. That computers became popular not because people were told the wisdom of the machine; they saw themselves in the image of the machine. People’s minds would profit from the mind amplification that computers did. The power of the computer priests kept the love of the amplified mind together in computing systems; witness IBM. And the coordination where each cup carrying more and more water is communicated to more and more people happened; witness Steve Jobs, or Bill Gates, building successful cups. But people still wanted water; there was Google, and the internet. So now people are wanting meaning in their lives; Facebook is the current thought, and Twitter searches for the now. But philosophy of computing watches at what is permanent in the computing game. What is it about mind amplification that is real and fascinating and keeps us permanently at the keyboard of life. People are beginning to realize that loudness is not the only thing to listen to. That water, though frozen, will contain itself; there is that cup. Although cups are necessary, it is not necessary for time to run so quick, for healing, resonance, recovery, from all the interruptions that pass through life. Water is the randomness that the mind needs to have to function and flourish well. Randomness is as essential to the mind as reality is necessary to the body. Don’t be too loud you can’t listen! The water is the blood, and the spirit, that witnesses. Where what the computer is, it is the reflection of what it hears. And each person makes the choice themselves, often from what the person knows, to the path before them. Cyber Wisdom will help a great deal for each person to make the wise choice, on how to deal with computers, in their lives. Complexity is where you find it. It is not too late to change, and it is not too late, to stay the same.

Cyber Meltdown

Cyber Meltdown
Author: Ron Rhodes
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736944230

Respected Bible scholar Ron Rhodes, author of The Coming Oil Storm, addresses another timely issue with integrity in this exploration of how over-dependence on technology puts the nation at risk for cyberattacks and sets the stage for the end times. With up-to-date information, Rhodes prepares readers for the possibility of technology-based warfare and helps them view it in a biblical context as he addresses the following hot topics: what Christians need to know about cybercontrol and the Antichrist what technology and security experts have to say about the risks the validity of the threat of cyberterrorism what a cyberattack against the U.S. would look like the possible role of cyberattacks in end-time wars Both captivating and helpful, this compelling resource provides the truth behind the technology and its likely role in God’s plan for the future.

Cybersecurity Risk Management

Cybersecurity Risk Management
Author: Kurt J. Engemann
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2024-08-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3111289605

Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, practices, and strategies designed to protect computer systems, networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access, theft, damage, disruption, or misuse. It involves identifying and assessing potential threats and vulnerabilities, and implementing controls and countermeasures to prevent or mitigate them. Some major risks of a successful cyberattack include: data breaches, ransomware attacks, disruption of services, damage to infrastructure, espionage and sabotage. Cybersecurity Risk Management: Enhancing Leadership and Expertise explores this highly dynamic field that is situated in a fascinating juxtaposition with an extremely advanced and capable set of cyber threat adversaries, rapidly evolving technologies, global digitalization, complex international rules and regulations, geo-politics, and even warfare. A successful cyber-attack can have significant consequences for individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. With comprehensive chapters in the first part of the book covering fundamental concepts and approaches, and those in the second illustrating applications of these fundamental principles, Cybersecurity Risk Management: Enhancing Leadership and Expertise makes an important contribution to the literature in the field by proposing an appropriate basis for managing cybersecurity risk to overcome practical challenges.

Cyberbullying and Values Education

Cyberbullying and Values Education
Author: Angel Nga Man Leung
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2023-11-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000995623

Written by scholars from both the Western and Chinese contexts, this monograph discusses the relation between cyberbullying and socio-emotional-moral competencies, feasible interventions by integrating values education, and provides future directions in the field of cyberpsychology. Cyberbullying has become a growing concern in the digital age as it brings devastating impacts on its victims. Educating the younger generation, particularly through values education, also known as character, moral, or social-emotional learning, helps equip children and adolescents with the necessary ethical and moral attitudes, and foster the necessary socio-emotional competencies for them to navigate the digital world as responsible cyber-citizens. A central focus of the book is intervention and education. Cultivating competences and responsible use of technology in the younger generation through values education and evidence-based intervention helps combat cyberbullying. Families, schools, and communities can work together with suitable school programs, teacher education, and parents/school collaboration to help students cope with cyberbullying and create safer online spaces for them. Technology itself is not inherently good or bad but shaped by human choices and values. Supported by empirical evidence and theoretical insights, this book suggests ways to promote moral and emotional skills, foster digital citizenship, and encourage ethical technology design. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of cyberbullying. This timely resource will contribute to creating a safer and more positive online environment for all. It will inform researchers, educators, parents, and the community in combating cyberbullying by enabling children and adolescents to be responsible, ethical, and happy netizens.

THRIVE

THRIVE
Author: Dr Tom Harrison
Publisher: Robinson
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2021-01-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1472144724

Winner of the International Federation for Family Development Award. When Dr Tom Harrison, a leading expert in the field of character education and the Internet, bought his daughter her first smartphone, a major milestone had been reached: she had entered the 'cyber-world'. Harrison no longer needed to know what to think; he needed to know what to do. This is the first practical book of its kind to show parents and teachers how to develop character as the foundation for helping young people to thrive in their online interactions. It answers the question: How do we prepare our children to do the right thing when no one is watching? Based on his own experience as a parent, more than a decade of research and thousands of conversations with parents, teachers, children and policymakers, the REACT and THRIVE models have been developed to engage with character, wellbeing, social and emotional learning, ethics and digital citizenship - all the ingredients for flourishing online. The world is waking up to the importance of character for individual and wider societal flourishing. Harrison is at the forefront of this movement and is regularly invited to advise policymakers and thousand of teachers and parents around the world. This book is a must-read for parents and educators who want to help children not just survive but thrive online in their cyber-worlds.

A Brief History of Cyberspace

A Brief History of Cyberspace
Author: Huansheng Ning
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2022-04-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1000552926

With the widespread growth of the Internet, a new space – cyberspace – has appeared and has rapidly been integrated into every facet of life and work. It has effectively become the fourth basic living space for human beings. Although cyberspace has become a topic of increasing widespread concern, it is still difficult to understand cyberspace well because of its many definitions, vast and varied content, and differences with other similar spaces. A Brief History of Cyberspace attempts to establish a complete knowledge system about the evolution and history of cyberspace and cyber-enabled spaces (i.e., cyber-enabled physical space, cyber-enabled social space, and cyber-enabled thinking space). By providing a comprehensive overview, this book aims to help readers understand the history of cyberspace and lays a solid foundation for researchers and learners who are interested in cyberspace. The book has three main objectives: To provide a comprehensive understanding of the development of cyberspace, ranging from its origin, evolutions, and research status to open issues and future challenges, as well as related hot topics in industry and academia. To examine cyber life, cyber syndrome, and health in addition to cyber-enabled spaces designed for better living. To describe cyberspace governance from the perspective of the individual, society, and national and international levels in order to promote a more profound and reasonable direction to the development of cyberspace. Consisting of 16 chapters, the book is divided into three parts. Chapter 1 introduces the origins and basic concept of cyberspace, cyber philosophy, and cyber logic to help readers have a general understanding of cyberspace. Chapters 2 through 7 discuss a wide variety of topics related to human behavior, psychology, and health to help people better adapt to cyberspace. Chapters 8 through 16 present the history of cyberspace governance and various social and culture aspects of cyberspace. Each chapter concludes with a discussion of future development.

Psybersecurity

Psybersecurity
Author: Oliver Guidetti
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2024-09-09
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1040111955

Psybersecurity: Human Factors of Cyber Defence is a clarion call to action in the face of a stark reality: over 90% of cyberattacks exploit human vulnerabilities, as highlighted by the 2022 Global Risks Report from the World Economic Forum. This gap between the rapid advancement of cyber security technologies and the slower pace of development in human-centric defences poses a formidable challenge to national security and personal safety. Amidst the dazzling progress of AI technologies like ChatGPT and Microsoft Security Co-Pilot, the human element of cyber security remains critically underdeveloped. Set against the backdrop of the Australian government's ambitious goal to become the world's most cybersecure nation by 2030, this book embarks on a mission to address the overlooked human factors in cyber defence. It advocates for a balanced approach that not only relies on technological advancements but also significantly enhances the human aspects of cyber security. Through an interdisciplinary exploration, Psybersecurity delves into how cyberthreats exploit human vulnerabilities and offers innovative solutions for building resilience against these vulnerabilities. It examines the necessity for cyber security strategies that encompass psychological insights, systemic resilience, and the mitigation of human errors, particularly within critical infrastructures and cyber-physical systems (CPS). Furthermore, this work critiques existing cyber security education frameworks, proposing a comprehensive curriculum that equips individuals with technical skills and the behavioural competencies needed to navigate the cyber landscape ethically and effectively. It also addresses AI's ethical dilemmas and psychological impacts, offering a forward-looking perspective on combating AI-driven harassment and endorsing a new field of study: "Psybersecurity." Psybersecurity: Human Factors of Cyber Defence aims to bridge the gap between cyber security and human sciences, ignite a transformation in understanding, and fortify our digital world. It is an essential read for academics, professionals, and anyone committed to building a safer, more resilient cyber future in alignment with Australia's 2030 vision.

Philosophy of Fame and Celebrity

Philosophy of Fame and Celebrity
Author: Catherine M. Robb
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2024-10-17
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1350401307

In an era of cancel culture, digital identities and thriving conversation surrounding parasocial relationships, we question today the nature of the celebrity, the scope of their power and influence, as well as the ethical issues these implicate. It is a wonder, then, that philosophy is a discipline that has, as of yet, contributed surprisingly little to this debate despite the growing philosophical literature on connected philosophical topics that serve as a starting point for the philosophical inquiry into the nature and value of fame and celebrity. For example, the literature on the philosophy of admiration, achievement, skills and talents, epistemic authority, virtue and moral psychology can all serve to analyse the important questions arise when considering what fame is, and the way that it influences the way we live. Offering the first introductory overview of the key philosophical issues involved in the nature and value of fame and celebrity, this edited collection provides a new perspective and voice to the conversation. Divided into four parts, its first focuses on conceptual differences between fame and celebrity, the experience of being famous, how celebrities interact with the public, and what motivates people to desire or pursue fame. The second part of the volume explores fame and virtue as well as the ways in which ethical issues intertwine with fame, concluding with an examination of the nature of fame in relation to contemporary online culture. As digital technologies expand, cultural commentators remark that we are all becoming celebrities, scrutinized by the public gaze whether we like it or not. This book therefore answers a pressing need, for if celebrity culture continues to expand and consume our social lives, the case for a philosophical reflection on the nature and value of this culture becomes even more necessary.

Graphic

Graphic
Author: Alexa Koenig
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2023-08-31
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1316518213

Explores our growing global exposure to distressing imagery, offering science-based ways to maximize connection and minimize harm from time online.