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What are the key differences between Open Source and Open Access?
Open Source: Free sharing, modification of software. Open Access: Free availability of research.
Compare Economic Rights and Moral Rights under copyright law.
Economic Rights: Making money from work. Moral Rights: Being credited, preventing harmful changes.
What is Intellectual Property?
Creations of the mind, like inventions, writings, art, and symbols used in business.
What is Copyright?
The legal right of a creator over their work, giving them control over how it's used.
What is Plagiarism?
Taking someone else's work and claiming it as your own, including ideas, not just text.
What is Creative Commons?
A public copyright license that lets creators share their work while retaining some rights.
What is Fair Use?
Allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes like education or commentary.
What is Open Sourcing?
Allows free sharing, distribution, and modification of work, typically software.
What is Open Access?
Research that is freely available to the public, often without copyright restrictions.
Define Economic Rights in copyright.
The right to make money from your copyrighted work.
Define Moral Rights in copyright.
The right to be credited as the author and to prevent changes that harm your reputation.
What is the digital divide?
Inequalities in access to technology.
Explain the importance of checking copyright licenses before using online content.
Ensures you're using the content legally and ethically, respecting the creator's rights.
Why is citing sources important, even when not legally required?
It's good practice, gives credit where it's due, and avoids even the appearance of plagiarism.
What are the potential consequences of plagiarism?
Expulsion from school, ruined career, legal issues.
Explain the 'some rights reserved' approach of Creative Commons.
Creators share their work but retain specific rights, allowing controlled usage.
Why is it tricky to rely on Fair Use?
It's difficult to define, so it's safer to cite or ask for permission.
Describe the ethical responsibilities of computing innovators.
To be careful and ethical, considering the potential harm their innovations could cause.
How can biased algorithms cause harm?
They can discriminate against certain groups, perpetuating inequalities.
What are the privacy concerns associated with continuous monitoring of user activities?
It can lead to violations of personal privacy and potential misuse of data.
How can the internet spread misinformation and harm people's health?
False or misleading information can influence health decisions and behaviors.
How can algorithms create echo chambers and contribute to political polarization?
By showing users only information that confirms their existing beliefs, reinforcing biases.