Media Magazine reading: 1) Looking over the article as a whole, what are some of the positive developments due to the internet highlighted by Bill Thompson? The internet is only that wire that delivers freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and freedom of the press in a single connection. It’s only vital to the livelihood, social lives, health, civic engagement, education and leisure of hundreds of millions of people (and growing every day). The network connects us to other people, it provides a great source of information, it can be used for campaigning and political action, to draw attention to abuses and fight for human rights. It’s a great place for gaming and education, which can also be used to make a lot of money (for a few people) as well as a place where you can meet your friends. 2) What are the negatives or dangers linked to the development of the internet? A lot of bullying and abuse takes place there. There’s pornography that you don’t want to see, and
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