Publications by Eric Niewoehner
A series of articles reflecting on current issues.
Elements of the Internet have obviously evolved to the status of “common carrier”. What was done to Parler violates, fundamentally, the principle of free speech. But it also demonstrates the monopolistic power of what is coined as Big Tech: Apple, Google, Amazon and an array of powerful Internet companies that can erase your existence on the Interne
Now we have the Internet – where will it lead? Will we be mature enough, as a society, to handle the ongoing presentation of raw information? Will reactionary mobs be the norm, or can we engineer a system of governance that can more effectively respond to raw information?
You, and no one else, are the best protection against fake news. Educate yourself.
A continuation of an earlier discussion on Fake News. How is the best way to identify it and to fight it?