Cory Doctorow: Computer and Internet Regulation - Audio

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What is it about computers and computer networks that makes them so much more powerful and flexible than most other technologies? And why do these qualities seem to drive regulators and vested interest groups to demand illogical regulation? In this invited seminar, Open University Visiting Senior Le…

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    • Jul 5, 2011 LATEST EPISODE
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    Cory Doctorow: Computer and Internet Regulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2011 0:59


    What is it about computers and computer networks that makes them so much more powerful and flexible than most other technologies?

    Introduction: What is special about IT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2011 8:21


    Cory gives examples of some seemingly impossible demands regulators might make for special purpose computing and goes on to show how general purpose computers and networks benefit a wide range of society.

    The consequences of regulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2011 24:07


    With examples from software radio, broadcast and recorded media, handheld games consoles and hearing aids, Cory Doctorow shows how prior restraint regulation will not work.

    Solutions to computer regulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2011 7:43


    Cory Doctorow points out that doing nothing is also not an option. We need after the fact solutions that can mitigate and reduce harm.

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