The critical question is: How do we ensure that the Internet develops in a way that is compatible with democracy?
Rebecca MackinnonRead
In China, the problem is that with the system of censorship that's now in place, the user doesn't know to what extent, why, and under what authority there's been censorship. There's no way of appealing. There's no due process.
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What this quote means
This quote highlights the issues with censorship and the lack of transparency in its execution.
Rebecca Mackinnon's quote points to a critical problem in systems where censorship is prevalent: individuals are often left in the dark regarding the extent and rationale behind the censorship imposed upon them. The absence of due process and the inability to appeal these decisions not only undermine personal freedom but also raise concerns about the abuse of power and accountability in such systems.
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CensorshipFreedomTransparencyDue ProcessAuthority
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of free speech on social media platforms.
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