Chaotic Connectivity -- Conflict and Order on the Internet

Author: Guo Lifeng Pratte
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Publish Date: 1998-12-01
Features: The Internet's impact on society has always been a subject of conflicting views between the doomsday theorists and the techno-optimists. The former claim that the Internet is filled with crime and perversion, destroying society and degrading people's values, while the latter promise us a utopian illusion. They argue that the Internet will create new wealth and bring about social transformation. This book analyzes some of the world-famous cases of online pornography and cybercrime in recent years, evaluates the real dangers of the Internet, and discusses some of the issues raised by online discourse.