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“When something online is free, you're not the customer, you're the product.”

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Jonathan Zittrain

Jonathan Zittrain is a renowned law professor known for his research on internet law and policy. Born on December 24, 1969, he graduated from Harvard University and has been a professor at Harvard Law School. Zittrain's research focuses on issues such as network openness, copyright, privacy, and cybersecurity. more

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

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

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Book:Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature

Source: Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature