What is the key argument of the dystopian perspective of the Internet
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The dystopian perspective views the Internet as a tool that can lead to negative societal outcomes, such as loss of privacy, increased surveillance, and the spread of misinformation. Show more…
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In the days before the arrival of the internet, publishers and booksellers effectively controlled what people read, since very few would-be authors could afford the high financial risks of publishing themselves. The internet has changed all that, with Facebook and Twitter leading the charge. Now anyone can express their views publicly, or distribute information, at little or no cost, and without the tyranny of censorship. Those who are fearful of the internet should therefore stop worrying about its dangers and acknowledge that, on balance, its growth is in the public interest, not against it. For, almost at a stroke, it has given us freedom of information on a scale that could never previously have been imagined Summarize in 20 words the above argument so that you are clear about its reasons and conclusion. Then decide which of the following is a key underlying but unstated assumption. Please give reasons for you answer. (There is only one correct answer.) A There are some reasons to be worried about the internet. B Freedom of information is in the public interest. C The internet is here to stay.
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