The internet was supposed to become an overwhelming democratizing force against illiberal administrations. It didnt. It was supposed to open repressed citizens eyes, expose them to new democratic ideals and help them rise up against their authoritarian governments in declaring their basic human rights. It hasnt. It was supposed to be inherently resistant to centralized control. It isnt.
In fact, in many countries, the internet, the very thing that was supposed to smash down …Read more
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