The document discusses the utopian and dystopian views of the internet and technology. It explores how the internet has transformed society in a short period of time through widespread adoption. While some see opportunities for democracy and organization, others worry technology could increase control over individuals and exacerbate human problems. The document also addresses issues like the digital divide and knowledge divide, participatory design, and using technology and the internet for social justice goals.

1. The Internet and Social Justice Rights, Justice, Freedom & Ethics: Towards Just and Sustainable Human Communities A presentation to SOCY 234/MDEP 221: Engineering & Social Justice Nasser Saleh February 9, 2009

2. Angry online divorcee 'kills' virtual ex-hubby A 43-year-old piano teacher's sudden divorce from her online husband in a virtual game world made her so angry that she logged on and killed his digital avatar "I was suddenly divorced, without a word of warning. That made me so angry," the official quoted her as telling investigators and admitting the allegations. The woman used login information she got from the 33-year-old office worker when their characters were happily married, and killed the character. The man complained to police when he discovered that his beloved online avatar was dead.

5. The Internet in Numbers

12. Example: Wikipedia

17. Participatory Design & Social Justice

18. What’s design

22. Participatory design for social justice

23. Participatory design for social justice

26. Thank You Source: http://www.digital-literacy.eu/_root/media/25056_born-not-downloaded.jpg