10 Questions
What is the primary concern raised by Larry Lessig regarding information technology and the law?
The pace of change in information technology outpaces the development of relevant laws
What are the three primary functions of information technologies?
Storing, communicating, and organizing information
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of an information technology in the text?
A search engine
What is stated about the computer in relation to information technologies?
It can be programmed to emulate any form of information technology
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a topic that will be addressed in the subsequent sections of the text?
The role of government in regulating information technology
What is the primary reason most corporate entities resist the notion of giving up user information?
User information is a valuable commodity for them.
According to Herman Tavani and James Moor, what is their primary argument against giving users more control over their information?
Users will lose control of all the information about themselves.
What does the profit model of companies like Google and Facebook heavily rely on?
Monetizing user behavior data for directed advertising.
How do internet search companies and social networks offset the cost of providing free services to users?
By monetizing data collected from individual user behavior.
What is the main concern posed by Westin regarding the privacy trade-off between users and companies?
Users are unaware of the vast amounts of digital information collected about them.
Explore Richard Mason's perspective on the impacts of information technologies on society, including privacy, accuracy, property, and accessibility concerns. Learn about the need for a new social contract to protect individuals' rights and fulfill human potential.
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