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Reality and virtuality
Bardová, Helena ; Pstružina, Karel (advisor) ; Řepa, Václav (referee)
This thesis is dealing with explanations of reality, virtuality, their various definitions, examples and possible points of view for their understanding. These terms are set into the context of present era that is so strongly influenced by virtuality and its technologies. There is also a chapter which is describing the problem of real and virtual identity. On two in detail explained examples of on-line shopping and teleworking are shown the contrasts of their positives and negatives. Part of this thesis is also considering the influence of virtuality on a human life including so called computer diseases. Support of this work represents the part about internet statistics -- time spent in virtuality, negative effects, their foreknowledge and prevention. Historical development of technics that brought us virtuality (Internet, mobile phones and TV) is also included. The text is based on opinions of reputable authors from the fields of sociology, philosophy and informatics. I interlaced the text with my own reflections and in conclusion there is a part about expected future development of the technics used for virtuality.
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