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There are massive efforts on the part of the internet's corporate owners to try to direct it to become a technique of marginalisation and control.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote warns about corporate influence on the internet, which can lead to manipulation and exclusion.
Noam Chomsky highlights the ongoing struggle against the commercialization and control of the internet by powerful corporate entities. He suggests that these forces aim to shape the online landscape in ways that marginalize certain voices while maintaining control over the flow of information, ultimately restricting the internet's potential as a tool for open communication and democratic engagement.
Themes
InternetControlCorporateFreedomManipulation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about digital freedom, one could use this quote to emphasize the need for internet neutrality.
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