With the proliferation of laptop computers, smartphones, and similar devices most people in the developed world perform myriad activities online every day, unable to escape this aspect of modern culture. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines what is the origin of the debate about the societal effects of online activities? How do online activities affect youth? Are online activities addictive? Do online activities promote antisocial behavior and violence? How do online activities affect political events?