OSP: Clay Shirky - End of audience
Clay Shirky: End of audience Media Magazine reading MM55 - page 13. Answer the following questions: 1) Looking over the article as a whole, what are some of the positive developments due to the internet highlighted by Bill Thompson? Bill Thompson says the internet has made it much easier to communicate and connect with people around the world. It gives people access to information, education, gaming and entertainment. He also says it can be used for campaigning, political action and fighting for human rights. The internet also allows people to be creative and create new things such as social media, Spotify and other online services. 2) What are the negatives or dangers linked to the development of the internet? Some of the dangers include bullying, abuse, scams, fraud and malicious software. Thompson also mentions extremist groups using the internet to influence people and illegal activities taking place online. Another concern is privacy, as companies and governments can potentially c...