Individual Task 4 – Ethical principles

Posted on April 4, 2008 by joeymurace.
Categories: CST/IST Morality,Justice and Peace.

Watch the following clip on the Dalai Lama:

Read the following articles:

Article 1
Article 2

Answer the following questions :

1.) Give a brief description of who the Dalai Lama is? (Include resources to support)

The Dalai Lama is the is known as the head of the state and is the spiritual leader of the tibetan people.

www.DalaiLama.wiki.com/

2.) Evaluate how the actions of the Dalai Lama in regard to the riots in Tibet would be regarded as exemplary moral integrity.

The Dalai Lama helped those people in china who struggle for their freedom and rights and worked towards peace in there country. He also showed determination and courage to try and stop the violence that was happening in Tibet.

 http://dalailama.com/images/pgallery/printable10.jpg

Journal Entry 11

1. Watch the following video:



1.) Describe the term ‘interactive TV’.

We define interactive TV (ITV) as a user experience that involves at least one user and one, or more audiovisual and networked devices. Previous definitions were focused on the technological aspects and ignored the fact that even traditional TV is potentially interactive. For example, viewers compete mentally with quiz show participants, or co-operate between collocated groups. Moreover, viewers react emotionally to TV content, they record, edit and share TV content with friends and discuss about shows either in real-time, or afterwards. (uitv.info/topics/what-is-interactive-tv)

2.) Explain the reasons why interactive TV is now called TV 2.0.

It is called this because it is a new form of using the internet and how it is presented. Also because it involves different processes and procedures.

3.) Outline the positives and negatives of implementing interactive TV.

Positive: Watch any program, at any desirable time

Negative: May not appeal to the public

Positive: No need for following the schedule of television

Negative: May not be user friendly

Positive: New way of experiencing television

Negative: Cost may be an issue

Positive: Great initiative that will hopefully just improve

Negative: Time taken to download each program that is desired to be viewed

Positive: Appealing and enjoyable

Negative: The Download limit for your internet may be exceeded

4.) Apple released recently Apple TV – Take 2. Describe the reasons why it needed to be changed.

Through the previous releases of Apple TV which provides a music, movie and photo player in high definition, it basically did not appeal the public. Due to this reason, Apple decided to release apple TV- take 2 to fix the problems in the past such as enabling apple TV to play other formats. Apple TV- Take 2 (2.0) has been improved accordingly to what appeals the public and lowered the cost and introducing new features while preserving the features that already exist.

 The following link will take you to the Apple TV website: www.apple.com/appletv/

http://www.textually.org/tv/archives/images/set3/apple_tv_intro_graphic.jpg

Journal Entry 10

1. Watch the following video:



1.) Explain the purpose of using ‘youtube’ as a source of digital media advertising?

Companies use youtube as a source of digital media advertising by putting their advertisements on youtube without having to pay expenses for doing it on TV.

2.) Discuss how collaborative media sites such as youtube, myspace and bebo have changed the current boundaries of media such as news, advertising ect.

It has changed  the current boundaries by companies uploading their as, news and many more things to these major websites without having to pay a cent. It also gives quick assess for other people and it doesnt cost them anything either.

3.) Provide a link to an advertising commercial on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAfANb2Cs9Q

Individual Task 3- Ethical Principles

Watch the following clip on Maximillian Kolbe:


1.) Define the term ‘moral integrity’

Moral integrity is a very abstract term. It refers to a moral value and an ethical notion which is complex by nature.  It is a virtue that lays the foundation for all other virtues and is therefore fundamental to all others. It also refers to a person who can stick by bad times even during adversity and misfortune.

2.) Describe why Maximillian Kolbe is regarded as a Christian of exemplary moral integrity.

Maximillian Kolbe is considered to be a Christian of exemplary moral integrity. This is because Maximillian Kolbe was arrested due to a number of offenses and was sent to a concentration camp in Auschwitz where he had no choice but to complete unusual tasks. Throughout his life in this exact camp he carried out actions that were considered to be illegal but his actions were considered through good circumstances and positive intentions. Christianity focuses on the major feature of acting according to what is just and right and Maximillian Kolbe had demonstrated these things.

3.) Outline Maximillians ethical actions/principles that he demonstrated in Auschwitz.

Maximillian accomplished many ethical actions in Auschwitz the place where he had been visible for his deep compassion and selflessness of the unfortunate and those who were disadvantaged of many supplies such as food in which he had secretly provided for them. In sequence, with his understanding he had the sympathy and will to comfort and cheer up others within the concentration camp. This shows how important and vital that Maximillian Kolbe had to support and aid others despite of the repercussions if he was caught doing so. The most striking ethical action he had demonstrated was sacrificing his life for another, which he had no relationships with. This man was tremendously thankful and admiring for Maximilliam Kolbe’s principles and actions because he gave this man another chance to live.

 4.) Evaluate whether you think he made the right decision and provide research to support your answer. i.e. Catholic teachings.

Maximillian had made the right judgment in sacrificing his life for the sake of another. All the way through his sacrifice, he not only preserved the life and hope for one man and his family but to thousands of other people out there, he influenced and created an eruption of life and self-belief to all. The Catholic Church teaches this through some of the bible passages.

 

 

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