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Neo-luddism and the demonisation of technology: cultural collision on the information superhighway

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The Internet is a primary engine of innovation, communication, and entertainment in our society. It is used by diverse and potentially conflicting interests. When these interests collide in the form of technology, should the Internet stay true to its roots and let things take their course naturally, or should regulation and legislation be enacted to control what may or may not be done. This author believes public opinion is best served by light regulation and a strong focus on allowing technological innovation to take its natural course.

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      cover image ACM SIGCOMM Computer Communication Review
      ACM SIGCOMM Computer Communication Review  Volume 39, Issue 3
      July 2009
      46 pages
      ISSN:0146-4833
      DOI:10.1145/1568613
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