In a special topics course CMM393 Talk, Technology and Society, Professor SoeYoon Choi will explore issues surrounding human communication that are driven by the development and adoption of communication technology, such as the Internet, mobile phone, and artificial intelligence.
Students will learn the role of technology use in rethinking privacy, equal opportunity, and happiness in this 3-credit course. See the Spring schedule for details.
The topics covered will include but are not limited to:
How do people define privacy now compared to when the technology was not a popular communication channel?
How will the technology increase or decrease opportunities for the equal use of sources available on the Internet?
What will be the meaning of happiness formed via online interactions?