Modern Technology and Conflicts

MODERN TECHNOLOGICAL IMPACTS ON GLOBAL CONFLICTS

Keywords: Internet, Conflicts, Technology, Cyberspace, Socialism

ISBN: 978-1-312-14470-5

Dr. Kelly NGYAH is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Modern Advocacy Humanitarian Social and Rehabilitation Association (MAHSRA) an Organization in Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council - ECOSOC [2013]. He Holds a Professional Status as a Peace Maker. He is endowed with a PhD in Peace and Development; M.Sc. in Peace Studies; MA of Peace in the Domain of Law and International Relations (LL.M); and is currently undergoing research studies for a Master in Theology Program (Th.M.) with Cornerstone University and Theological Seminary Jerusalem – Israel & USA. As well, He poses as the Founding Father of the Philosophical Concept: CHANCEISM.

Content

Introduction

Defining Modern Technology

The Internet and its Influence over the Social Life of Individuals

Individual Social Equalization

Uncertainty and Unpleasant Psychological Stamina

Deteriorative Face-to-Face Relationship Solidarity Growth

Negotiating Difficulties

The Internet as Source of Societal Deviance

The Influence of the Internet in Global Conflict

Internal Technological Conflicts with Usage of the Internet

Computer Virus

Denial of Service Attack

Troll or Hobgoblin in the Internet

Influence of the Internet Over Institutional and Community Conflicts

Causal Internet Conflicts on Legislations and Jurisdiction

The Impact of the Internet on National Political Stability

How the Internet Fuels Ongoing Conflicts

The Importance of the Internet in Peace Resolution Stances

Conclusion

References

Introduction

Global trends are fuelled with terrific innovations, marvellous achievements of technological advancements and dream world elements of ideal progress and positive development aspects, but still, there is much misery and suffering caused by these same development wonders.

Amongst the most intriguing elements of all the wonders, the cyberspace makes it possible for instantaneous communication and connection between persons, ideas and structures where ever and whenever possible. However, it is very shocking that, though these links are helping to build a solidarity focus between the various concerned elements, there are, at the same time, acting as a medium wherein very strong separatists and discriminatory ideologies become materialized into wide spread violent encounters and conflicts.

This paper examines the nature and concept of the cyberspace and its potency in initiating or building on some social deviance aspects which have the potency of modifying the psychosocial behavioural patterns of individuals, institutions and rules considered as,