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== Class Discussion ==
== Class Discussion ==
April 10: Internet and Democracy: The Sequel
[[User:Just Johnny|Just Johnny]] 17:12, 15 February 2012 (UTC)


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== Links ==

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April 10

A decade ago, the Internet was widely seen as a means to diminish the power of countries to regulate the flow of ideas and information. However, we have witnessed the resurgence of national sovereignty in cyberspace, with many countries now resorting to a combination of technology, law and intimidation to reign in the spread of free speech via the Net. Often aided by the technological support of the private sector in the United States, for this class, we will debate the ethics, practicality and implications of Internet censorship.


Assignments

Assignment 4 due


Readings

Additional Resources

Class Discussion

April 10: Internet and Democracy: The Sequel Just Johnny 17:12, 15 February 2012 (UTC)

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