The age of actions without consequences

“I think, though, that the age of actions without consequences is drawing to a close. Let’s hope so.” Sam Leader, FlyingSolo

Consider:

• Educators are increasingly using the Internet to identify plagiarism.
• The blogosphere acts as a global fact checker – make claims that are untrue and you will be found out.
• It is easier than every before to conduct quick character checks - Google someone’s name!
• Email is often used to anonymously leak information from organisations and government.
• Personal websites, especially blogs, can reveal more about a person’s inner world and character than the most intricate personality tests.

One comment on “The age of actions without consequences”

1. An opportunity for an enterprising psych nerd at Facibus Reviews said:
   

   [...] Liew says that the age of action without consequences may be coming to an end. He writes that people are more accountable now than previously because, amongst other things: [...]

   
   8 July 2007 at 7:26 pm

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