Technology and the Streisand Effect
by Neeraj banger
1. What I Thought Technology Was Before It was all about devices, phones, computers, gadgets, and all the rest. It was all about convenience and entertainment. Example: Smartphones for communication, laptops for work.
2. What I Think Technology Is Now Definition: Technology is the intersection of tools, processes, and knowledge that solve human problems, shape industries, and disrupt societies. It includes physical devices, systems, and software. Key Concepts: Technology is no longer limited to gadgets; it also includes systems like artificial intelligence and renewable energy solutions. Disruptive innovation changes the way businesses and society function. References: Arthur, W. B. (2009). The Nature of Technology: What It Is and How It Evolves. Christensen, C. M., Raynor, M. E., & McDonald, R. (2015). What is Disruptive Innovation? Harvard Business Review.
3. How My Ideas Changed
3.1. Focused on gadgets and tools for personal use.
3.2. Now: Realized technology is about innovation, problem-solving, and creating new opportunities.
3.3. Example: AI in transforming health and education.
3.4. Schwab, K. (2017). The Fourth Industrial Revolution.
4. Why We Need New Technologies
4.1. To solve worldwide problems like climate change and social inequality.
4.2. To drive efficiency, innovation, and quality of life.
4.3. Examples are renewable energy, automation, and healthcare systems. References:
4.4. Schwab, K. (2017). The Fourth Industrial Revolution.
5. The Streisand Effect
5.1. Definition: The Streisand Effect is a phenomenon wherein an attempt to suppress something, usually information, results in its wider propagation, often via the internet and social media. Example: Barbra Streisand's attempt to suppress photos of her home led to the images going viral. Modern Application: The censorship of certain content on Twitter or Facebook backfires, turning it into a viral sensation. Has underlined the risks of trying to control information in the digital age. References: Greenberg, A. (2007). The Streisand Effect. Forbes. Solon, O. (2016). The Streisand Effect explained: How attempts to hide something make it more visible. The Guardian.
6. References
6.1. Arthur, W. B. (2009). The nature of technology: What it is and how it evolves. Free Press.
6.2. Christensen, C. M., Raynor, M. E., & McDonald, R. (2015). What is disruptive innovation? Harvard Business Review. Retrieved from https://hbr.org
6.3. Greenberg, A. (2007). The Streisand Effect. Forbes. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com
6.4. Schwab, K. (2017). The Fourth Industrial Revolution. Currency.
6.5. Solon, O. (2016). The Streisand Effect explained: How attempts to hide something make it more visible. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com