Aug 10
This week in London anarchists used social media tools to coordinate widespread looting and vandalism. That’s not surprising, says Evgeny Morozov, author of The Net Delusion: The Dark Side of Internet Freedom. New technology can be used for good and bad purposes and often it’s the latter that rules the day. But wait, says author and …
Jun 01
Each week, FORA.tv’s newsletter features a weekly round-up of the most popular video programs, upcoming Premium Events, and a chance to participate in the weekly ‘Big Question’. We invite you to watch and share your thoughts with us in the comments section below. This week’s Big Question: Does the Internet Inhibit or Encourage Democracy? Cyber-utopianism is a fallacy. …
Apr 18
When It Comes to Politics, Does the Internet Close Our Minds?
Politics
by Zain Iqbal
The Internet allows us to access information faster and in a greater capacity than at any other time in human history, especially when it comes to politics. We’re bombarded with commentary from politicians, pundits and other public figures on a daily basis, as well as, increasingly, opinions from our personal circles of friends, family and …
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Tags: Eli Pariser, Evgeny Morozov, Intelligence Squared US Debate, Internet, online commentary, Politics
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