The internet, warts and all : free speech, privacy and truth / Paul Bernal.
2018
K4345 .B47 2018 (Mapit)
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Author
Title
The internet, warts and all : free speech, privacy and truth / Paul Bernal.
Imprint
Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2018.
Copyright
©2018
Description
x, 290 pages ; 24 cm.
Series
Cambridge intellectual property and information law.
Formatted Contents Note
The internet, warts and all
Illusions of permanence
Confusion over perfection
The neutrality myth
Free speech fantasies
Misunderstanding privacy
Seven myths of surveillance
Troubles with trolls
Fighting fakery
Warts and alll.
Illusions of permanence
Confusion over perfection
The neutrality myth
Free speech fantasies
Misunderstanding privacy
Seven myths of surveillance
Troubles with trolls
Fighting fakery
Warts and alll.
Summary
The Internet, Warts and All asks questions. Why are government digital policies so often out of touch and counter-productive? Why is surveillance law problematic and ineffective - and often defeated in court? Do companies like Google and Facebook really care about freedom of speech? Why are neither laws nor technology companies able to get to grips with trolling? Is 'fake news' something that can be 'dealt with'? Can these issues be addressed more effectively, intelligently and appropriately in the future? To answer these questions, The Internet, Warts and All busts a number of myths and illusions about the internet - about the neutrality of algorithms, the permanence of information, the impact of surveillance, the nature of privacy and more. It shows how trolling and 'fake news' arise - and why current moves to deal with them are doomed to failure. It suggests a way forward - by embracing the unruly nature of the internet.
Note
The Internet, Warts and All asks questions. Why are government digital policies so often out of touch and counter-productive? Why is surveillance law problematic and ineffective - and often defeated in court? Do companies like Google and Facebook really care about freedom of speech? Why are neither laws nor technology companies able to get to grips with trolling? Is 'fake news' something that can be 'dealt with'? Can these issues be addressed more effectively, intelligently and appropriately in the future? To answer these questions, The Internet, Warts and All busts a number of myths and illusions about the internet - about the neutrality of algorithms, the permanence of information, the impact of surveillance, the nature of privacy and more. It shows how trolling and 'fake news' arise - and why current moves to deal with them are doomed to failure. It suggests a way forward - by embracing the unruly nature of the internet.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Available in Other Form
ebook version :
Call Number
K4345 .B47 2018
Language
English
ISBN
9781108422215 hardcover
1108422217 hardcover
9781108390286 (PDF ebook)
1108422217 hardcover
9781108390286 (PDF ebook)
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