A2 students should be aware of how digital media is being used as a weapon in the struggle for democratic freedom. The following articles deal with issues that are relevant to MEST 3 and relate to the idea of controlling internet access. The US government have already discussed the idea of creating a 'KILL SWITCH' that terminates internet access in times of civil unrest. Egypt attempted a similar action during the recent demonstrations. I urge students to read the following articles and consider the content alongside our discussions that relate to the topic of media and democracy.
http://techland.time.com/2011/02/01/world-web-war-i-why-egypts-digital-uprising-is-different/
How Egypt cut off the internet:
http://techland.time.com/2011/01/28/how-egypt-cut-off-the-internet/
How Egyptians sidestepped the internet blackout:
http://techland.time.com/2011/02/01/egyptians-sidestep-internet-blackouts-with-landline-phones/
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