The internet has become too American to trust
The article discusses the growing distrust in the internet, attributing it to the increasing influence of American corporations and politics. It draws a parallel between societal inaction in the face of slow disasters and the current state of the internet. The author suggests that significant crises often catalyze necessary changes, despite the negative circumstances surrounding them.
- ▪The internet is perceived as becoming too American, leading to a lack of trust.
- ▪The author compares societal inaction to a leaking roof that is only addressed when it collapses.
- ▪Crises, such as geopolitical conflicts, can accelerate necessary changes in technology and policy.
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