Society
How Seriously Do We Care About Our Data?
Indifference, or inability?
Updated: 2025.08.20
4 min read · Intermediate
How Seriously Do We Care About Our Data? Indifference, or inability? Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 What part of the reading resonated with you most? Q3 Have you ever allowed a website or app to access your personal data? What happened? Q4 How often do you read the “terms of service” before agreeing to them? Q5 Do you think companies should pay people when they use their personal data? Why or why not? Q6 How much do you care about protecting your personal data? Q7 Have you ever had an online experience where you felt your privacy was invaded? What happened? Q8 Do you think people can realistically avoid having their data collected today? Why or why not? Q9 What are some ways individuals can protect their data online? Q10 How do you feel about targeted advertisements that are based on your online activity? Q11 What role do you think governments should play in protecting personal data? Q12 If your personal data were worth money, how would you want companies to pay you for it? Q13 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions manipulate to control or influence something or someone skillfully, often in an unfair way 例句 1 He manipulated the data to make the results look better. 例句 2 She knows how to manipulate public opinion to her advantage. cognitive dissonance the mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes 例句 1 He felt cognitive dissonance when his actions didn’t match his values. 例句 2 Cognitive dissonance can lead people to change their beliefs or justify their behavior. commodities raw materials or primary products that can be bought and sold 例句 1 Oil and gold are two of the most traded commodities in the world. 例句 2 The prices of agricultural commodities have risen sharply. exploited used unfairly for one’s own benefit; taken advantage of 例句 1 Many workers in the factory felt exploited due to low wages. 例句 2 The documentary exposed how children are exploited in some industries. commenced began; started 例句 1 The meeting commenced at exactly 10 a.m. 例句 2 Construction on the new bridge commenced last year. |
| *本教材是专爲使用Ringle学习英文的学员设计。 |
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*本教材是专爲使用Ringle学习英文的学员设计。