GOOD DIGITAL CITIZEN
EVERYDAY ETHICS FOR AN INTENTIONAL DIGITAL EXISTENCE
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In order to understand our modern dilemma, we must acknowledge how we got here and why. Humanity is at a pivotal crossroads to choose right versus wrong in a big way with our online interactions—because, in the digital world, our choices are laid out for all to see. In fact, the choices we make online demonstrate our values in action, not just in theory. In the 86,400 seconds that make up your day, will your online actions yield positive outcomes? Will you exhibit ethical behavior in your choices? What will you show the world? What will be your contribution to the global forum? You may not know the answers to all these questions just yet, but by the time you are finished reading this book and working with the steps that are interspersed throughout the chapters, my hope for you is that you’ll be able to make conscious choices that actively demonstrate the values you’d like to be remembered for, as well as your commitment to a future that all of us are already in the process of creating. This mission is yours if you choose to accept it!
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In a world where it takes just seconds (or nanoseconds) to connect, contact, communicate, and comment in our shared online community, what will you show the world? In the 86,400 seconds that make up your day, what contributions will you make to the online global forum? Will your online interactions yield positive outcomes? Will they promote digital peace or digital peril? In Good Digital Citizen: Everyday Ethics for an Intentional Digital Existence, Kori Kastell navigates the complex landscape of our increasingly digital world, offering a thoughtful exploration of the ethical challenges and opportunities that come with technological advancements. As we stand at the dawn of the Fifth Industrial Revolution, where human strengths are expected to harmonize with innovations like AI and IoT, this book serves as a crucial guide for navigating the digital age with integrity and intention. Drawing on historical and philosophical insights, the author explores how principles from ancient up to present-day thinkers can help us address these modern ethical dilemmas. Good Digital Citizen provides practical steps for managing information overload, setting boundaries for digital engagement, and maintaining emotional well-being through practices like “Stoic scrolling.” Kastell emphasizes the importance of truth and integrity in online interactions, urging readers to fact-check information and engage in empathetic communication, and highlights the need for heightened awareness and transparency around data privacy and user rights to promote greater digital justice. By embracing everyday ethics and striving for digital peace, we can create a more just, connected, and harmonious world as we move into the Fifth Industrial Revolution. The mission is yours, Digital Citizen, if you choose to accept it.
About the Author
Kori Kastell (pen name for Nicki C. Kastellorizios-Lee) is a seasoned technologist, writer, speaker, and communications professional with a background in political science and philosophy, holding a Master’s Degree in information systems from DePaul University in Chicago. As a digital ethics enthusiast, she expertly delves into the world of digital ethics, bringing focus to age-old societal questions around ethical interaction under the modern lens of the Digital Era, and is a respected voice in the industry. Kastell currently resides outside Chicago, Illinois with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.