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We are operating on the assumption that, in general, more information is better than less in a participatory democracy. This is not always true, however. One has to decide whether the benefits of extra information outweigh the costs. | We are operating on the assumption that, in general, more information is better than less in a participatory democracy. This is not always true, however. One has to decide whether the benefits of extra information outweigh the costs. | ||
Assuming we actually want people to be educated about the issues and decide how they want their government to act (see [[Note 2]] for more on that topic), they need to get that information from somewhere. | |||
Of course, the information is there, and that's not going to change. Unless we are prepared to place severe controls on freedom of speech online, it's pointless to ask whether more information is good. The information is here to stay. The more fruitful line of inquiry is whether | Of course, the information is there, and that's not going to change. Unless we are prepared to place severe controls on freedom of speech online, it's pointless to ask whether more information is good. The information is here to stay. The more fruitful line of inquiry is whether |
Revision as of 14:45, 19 March 2007
We are operating on the assumption that, in general, more information is better than less in a participatory democracy. This is not always true, however. One has to decide whether the benefits of extra information outweigh the costs.
Assuming we actually want people to be educated about the issues and decide how they want their government to act (see Note 2 for more on that topic), they need to get that information from somewhere.
Of course, the information is there, and that's not going to change. Unless we are prepared to place severe controls on freedom of speech online, it's pointless to ask whether more information is good. The information is here to stay. The more fruitful line of inquiry is whether