The Dark Side of Smartphone, Social Media & Co. – Teil

Abstract

In many textbooks and reference books – including my own ones – the opportunities associated with the use of mobile devices, social media and further developments in the digital age are extensively described. In my two articles in "Der Betriebswirt", however, I draw attention to the risks, the "dark side", that accompany these changes. Only a holistic view of the lights and shadows of smartphones, social media & Co. allows responsible use – by the providers of these systems, the companies, the institutions relevant to the legislation and especially by the end users themselves. Especially in the case of the latter, I believe there is hardly any comprehensive awareness of the risks of social media use – and the levels of dependency are rising!