Q3 The Digital Shield: Vocabulary

Key Vocabulary

To fit our hero theme, each term below will have the (Hero Lab Term in parenthesis).

Algorithm (Logic Engine): The logic engine is the background code that determines what content is boosted to your feed. 

Cyberbullying (Villainous Reaction): Villainous reaction uses digital tools to intentionally harass, mean-post, or hurt others online.

Direct Messenger (Comms Link): Comms link represents an application that facilitates real-time communication between individuals or groups.

Echo Chamber (Feedback Loop): A feedback loop is an environment where an individual only encounters ideas that reinforce their own, blocking outside signals.

Infinite Scroll (Doom Scroll): Doom scroll is a technique that loads content continuously to keep users on a platform as long as possible. 

Influencer (Signal Commander): Signal commander is a user with the power to affect the opinions and behaviors of a large audience.

Oversharing (Data Leak): A data leak is disclosing sensitive personal details that should remain part of your secret identity.

Privacy Settings (Identity Shields): Identity shields are the tools used to control who can see your data and access your private information or secret identity.

Screengrab (Digital Archive): Digital Archive is a permanent record of a post or message, even if the original is deleted.

Snap Map (Location Beacon): A location beacon is a feature that broadcasts your real-time coordinates to others on the network.

Social Media Apps (Digital Hubs): Digital hubs are the primary platforms where individuals interact, share, and build their online legacy.

Viral (Signal Surge): A signal surge is when a piece of data spreads rapidly across the entire network.