Beware the Internet’s Looming Class Divide

Instant knowledge and connections via the internet can allow individuals to make better decisions in almost any sphere. “It is increasingly clear that the internet is going to be a transformative moment in human history as significant as the printing press,” writes columnist Johann Hari for the Independent. While the internet allows for interaction, a researcher warns that the tool – relatively new in its development – promotes short attention spans, invites rapid and emotional responses, and reduces imagination. Citizens must be vigilant about resisting tiered internet policies that prioritize the opinions of corporations or the wealthy. With the powerful new tool still evolving, any hierarchy would undermine democracy and the force of new ideas. – YaleGlobal