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“I draw a distinction between freedom of the internet and freedom via the internet. In the first case, it's making sure cyberspace is not over regulated and people can say what they want without fear of repercussions. But that's different from this freedom via the internet notion, which is often touted by all sorts of conservatives and neoconservatives who want young people in the Middle East and elsewhere in the world to use Facebook and Twitter and then go oppose their governments.”

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Evgeny Morozov
Evgeny Morozov

Evgeny Morozov is a Russian-born writer known for his critical analysis of the impact of digital technology on society and politics. His work explores issues such as internet freedom, privacy, and technological utopianism. more

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