The purpose of this activity is to get students to realize that there are no easy answers to many of these issues. Have students partner up for this activity. Each student should select one of the opposing viewpoints and engage in a brief debate within their pair groups. Online research is welcome, or students can pull from personal knowledge experience. Once students have completed this activity, ask them to share their answers with the larger group and conduct an instructor-led debrief. Students will find the debate is not black-and-white.

While technology has led to many advancements for both businesses and consumers, there is always the potential for unintended consequences and undesirable results. Some critics wonder if the costs outweigh the benefits, especially those that are transforming the ways we communicate, solve problems, and accomplish tasks.