III.

Technoculture in Shaping
Individual Identity and Society
 A. Social Media and the Internet
1. Social Media Affecting Individual Identity
1.1 Positive Effects
- Better Education
- Socialization
- Better Emotional Connection
- Self-expression and Empathy
1.2 Negative Effects
- Addiction
- Physical Health Problems
- Cyberbullying
- Vanity Validation
- Status Consciousness
- Identity Theft
2. Social Media Affecting Society
2.1 Positive Effects
- Introducing Global Village
- Improves Business Strategies
- Widespread Information Dissemination
- Platform for Noble Causes and Awareness
- Building Communities
2.2 Negative Effects
- Fake News and False Advertisement
- Social Media Bandwagon
- Altering Perception
 Gadgets and Robotics
1. Gadgets and Robotics Affecting Individual
1.1 Positive Effects
- Enhances Dexterity, Strategic and Analytical Skills
- Improves Computer Literacy
- Refines Lifestyle
- Educational Games and Simulations
1.2 Negative Effects
- Physical Health Problems
- Drastic Child Development
- Radiation Exposure
- Dependency on Technology
- Unexposed to Nature and Reality
2. Gadgets and Robotics Affecting Society
2.1 Positive Effects
- Less Manpower
- Enhances Production Efficiency
- Strengthens Economy
- Solves Complex Social Problems
- Improves Security
2.2 Negative Effects
- Job Unemployment
- Electronic Wastes
- Increases Carbon Emissions