Week 3 IT impact

This week we will tackle the tough topics of anonymity, net neutrality, censorship, and controlling speech. All these topics can easily start a debate among the most conservative individuals. It is important to understand these concepts can sometimes counteract the progression of technology in society.

Pick a topic below and post your reply by Wednesday at midnight. Your response should be at least 200 words and appropriately cites your resources.

Respond to two of your classmates by Sunday at midnight. Your responses should be at least 100 words and should be substantive. You should offer additional resources, insight, or other helpful feedback. A simple "I like your post" will result in a 0.

You will not be able to see your classmates’ posts until you make your first post.

Note: plagiarism is not tolerated in this course. Everything must be in your own words with sources! Failure to do so will result in failing grade. 

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Topics:

• What is the Telecommunications Act of 1996?
• How has the idea of offensive speech changed since technology has progressed?
• Do you consider the internet an appropriate tool for children? At what age do you introduce children to the internet?
• What is data leakage? What does the term insider threat mean?
• What are some kinds of Web sites that should prohibit anonymity?