Serfs up! (information technology and society)

From: Artforum International | Date: February 1, 1996| Author: Sirus, R.U. | Copyright information

The growing pervasiveness of information technology is being interpreted by some politicians, social scientists and economists as a sign of the subversion of the monolithic state. Information culture emphasizes democracy and unbridled expression, and its future growth may undermine the control of individual and corporate activities. Thus, many groups are advocating the creation of rules on property rights to limit this trend.

Social critics, particularly on the political and academic ...

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