Control and Code II: Regulation of Technology

What happens when the government steps in to control technology directly? Why do we need government intervention at all?

Readings

• Lessig, L. (2006). Code. New York, Basic Books. pp 1-8, 120-125. pdf

• Spar, D. L. (2001). Ruling the waves : cycles of discovery, chaos, and wealth from compass to the Internet. New York, Harcourt. pp 157-173. pdf

• Starr, P. (2004). The creation of the media : political origins of modern communications. New York, Basic Books. pp 1-12. pdf

Additional Resources

• Why Have a Telecommunications Law?: Anti-Discrimination Norms in Communications - Tim Wu
• Net Neutrality Video by Arin Crumley