Blockchain, the Dark Web, and the Internet of Things

Discussion

Blockchain, the Dark Web, and the Internet of Things

All Things Internet

• Watch

Watch all of the following YouTube videos in each category:

 Hackers and the Dark Net

• 21st Century Hackers – Documentary 2018 (49:15)(Links to an external site.)
• What is the Dark Web? | CNBC Explains (5:14)(Links to an external site.)
• How the mysterious dark net is going mainstream | Jamie Bartlett (13:57)(Links to an external site.)
• The Dark Net isn’t what you think. It’s actually key to our privacy –  Alex Winter (17:45)(Links to an external site.)
• The dark side of the web — exploring darknets – Kyle Terry (14:25)(Links to an external site.)
• The Dark Web – 60 Minutes – Silk Road: The Secret Online World (14:33)(Links to an external site.)

Internet of Things

• The internet of things – Jordan Duffy (9:34)(Links to an external site.)
• Internet of Everything – Tyler Back (11:09)(Links to an external site.)
• The thing with the Internet of Things – Marcel Schouwenaar (12:45)(Links to an external site.)
• Internet of Things: Are Smart Devices Helping or Harming? – Rose Barker (11:57)(Links to an external site.)
• The coming privacy crisis on the Internet of Things – Alasdair Allan (13:46)(Links to an external site.)

Blockchain and Crypto Currencies

• Blockchain and Crypto: Past, Present, and Future – Douglas Pepe (8:17)(Links to an external site.)
• Cryptocurrencies – GopiDevaraaj (28:27)(Links to an external site.)
• How Blockchain is Redefining Trust – Julian Hosp (17:58)(Links to an external site.)
• Will blockchain change everything or nothing? – Marek Kirejczyk (14:24)(Links to an external site.)
• At the Speed of Money: How Cryptocurrency Will Transform Everything | David Morris (22:26)(Links to an external site.)

Select the “Discuss” section to continue with this activity.

Discuss your views on the topic of big data. In your response (at least 400 words), be sure to discuss the following:

• What is your reaction to the videos? Be thorough and specific.
• What are the main issues regarding the use of these technologies? How serious are they?  How do they affect the individual? How do they affect the larger society?
• How are these technologies changing and/or impacting your daily life?
• How do you envision these technologies being used to help solve problems facing the world?
• What (if any) controls should be put upon these technologies? Who should monitor this? 

RUBRIC

Analysis/ Interpretation/ Application:Superior (32 to 40 points) – Messages reflect appropriate analysis and/or interpretation of the readings, including outside as well as required readings. In addition, they demonstrate the student has gained new understanding of the topic.

Scholarly Dialogue: All sources are cited. Arguments are from the evidence and/or experience.

Writing skills:Sentences are clear and wording is unambiguous. Correct word choice, correct spelling, and correct grammar. Writing style can still be conversational rather than formal.

Participation:Messages contribute to ongoing conversations, as replies to questions or comments, or as new questions or comments. Messages are posted regularly throughout the module week. Reply with meaningful comments to a minimum of two of your classmates.