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The Future of the Internet and How to Stop It

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The internet is a powerful tool that has revolutionized the way we live and work. But it is also a double-edged sword. The internet can be used for good, but it can also be used for evil.

The Future of the Internet--And How to Stop It

by Jonathan Zittrain

4 out of 5

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In this book, Jonathan Zittrain argues that the future of the internet is not set in stone. We have a choice. We can either allow the internet to continue to evolve in its current direction, or we can take steps to shape its future.

Zittrain offers a number of concrete proposals for how we can make the internet a more positive force in our lives. These proposals include:

Investing in education and research to develop new technologies that can help us to solve the challenges posed by the internet.
Creating new laws and regulations to protect our privacy and security online.
Empowering citizens to take control of their own data and to hold governments and corporations accountable for their use of personal information.

Zittrain's book is a timely and important contribution to the debate about the future of the internet. It is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the future of the internet and wants to take steps to shape its future.

About the Author

Jonathan Zittrain is a professor of law at Harvard Law School. He is the director of the Berkman Center for Internet & Society and the author of several books on the internet and technology law, including The Future of the Internet and How to Stop It.

Reviews

"Zittrain's book is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the future of the internet. It is a timely and important contribution to the debate about how we can shape the future of the internet for the better."

—Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web

"Zittrain's book is a brilliant and provocative exploration of the future of the internet. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the internet."

—Lawrence Lessig, professor of law at Harvard Law School

The Future of the Internet--And How to Stop It

by Jonathan Zittrain

4 out of 5