IT for Decision MakersThe Internet and Culture.pptVIP

IT for Decision MakersThe Internet and Culture By Taholo Kami for UNESCO The Internet and Culture? Issues How do we deal with a borderless environment? What is the impact on our Pacific Island cultures? Are their opportunities to enhance our culture in a digital era? We are still learning…. Internet is still a relatively new medium the medium as we know it is only 8 years old In the Pacific it is still very much limited to the educated / elite Studies that exist are limited and will change with greater exposure in future to our Pacific communities Much has been written on the new diaspora and the impact on the overseas islander community but less is known about how it will affect indigenous culture. Pacific Realities Many Pacific Islands nations have large migrant communities who maintain strong family and financial ties to their home countries. Pacific Islanders have embraced foreign media through video, radio, TV and traditional mediums Internet usage still limited to those with education or financial means - those who already significantly influenced by outside media Internet vices…. Gambling Pornography In reality its self policing - you install software and obstacles otherwise pornography is easy to access Addiction - chat, email and surfing Addiction to the web and chatting is a reality Internet Idling… wasting time After initially connecting company networks (LANs) to the Internet, some overseas firms are beginning to question the value of having employees online all the time Affecting productivity More Issues What is the impact of a information driven society on our cultural values? Attitude to time - instant requests require prompt replies. Getting replies from a Pacific island government department in less then 24 hours realistic? Instant 2 way communications with overseas - how does this impact young people and attitudes Is a knowledge society contradictory to our Pacific island society? Do we have a choice? What can be done? Self pol