egypt's role in highlighting 21st century internet issues
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Slides from my social media class discussing the 21st century Internet issues raised by the recent protests in Egypt and the Egyptian government's decision to shut down the InternetTRANSCRIPT
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Jan. 25th
Jan. 25th
An action unprecedented in Internet history:
An action unprecedented in Internet history:Government switches off Internet, mobile & SMS
Why cut access to the
INTERNET?
Matter of Message Control:social media shifts message control to people
Matter of Message Control:social media shifts message control to people
Message controlled by
the State Media:
No protesters
Matter of Message Control:social media shifts message control to people
Message control in this case:
Kick out Al Jazeera
Message controlled by
the State Media:
No protesters
Mobile reporting: Important in getting story out
The INTERNETKILL SWITCH
Should the government be allowed to switch off the Internet in case of a cyber emergency?
Net NeutralityAn ISP could start treating different content types, platforms & sites differently
Net NeutralityAn ISP could start treating different content types, platforms & sites differently
Tiered
Internet
please wait ...
Net NeutralityAn ISP could start treating different content types, platforms & sites differently
Tiered
Internet
please wait ...
Net NeutralityAn ISP could start treating different content types, platforms & sites differently
Tiered
Internet
Video not available
• Some ISPs may not allow access to sites like Youtube (hence no video of the revolution)
• Rich may have access to faster network that can handle video, poor may not be able to afford that
What IFwe lost net neutrality?
ReactionRead Gladwell’s: Why the revolution won’t be tweeted
Your
Given the recent events in Egypt, how would you respond to Gladwell’s opinion piece? You may also want to read this exchange between Malcolm Galdwell and Clay Shirky.
Photo Credit on Title Slide: Lateefa Bint Maktoum
Credits:Dr. Corinne WeisgerberSt. Edward’s University
Blog: http://socialmediaprclass.blogspot.comEmail: [email protected]
Twitter: @corinnew