18 Questions
What is the concept of the 'splinternet' primarily referring to?
The fragmentation of the Internet due to various factors
Which of the following countries has enacted the Sovereign Internet Law?
Russia
What is the primary purpose of China's 'Great Firewall'?
For political reasons
Who first used the term 'splinternet' in 2001?
Clyde Wayne Crews
What is the concern of writers like Scott Malcomson regarding the 'splinternet'?
It poses a growing threat to the Internet's global nature
What is the original connotation of the term 'splinternet' as used by Clyde Wayne Crews?
Positive
What did Marshall McLuhan coin in the 1960s?
The term 'global village'
What consequence does McLuhan associate with the increased global connectivity?
The formation of new socially meaningful structures
What is implied by the concept of the 'global village'?
The world is being brought together through electronic communication
What is the primary factor behind the retribalization of Western society, according to Edward Sapir?
The multiplication of far-reaching communication techniques
What is a consequence of interchanging messages, stories, and opinions through telecommunication pathways?
The risk of miscommunication
What is an example of an electronic communication interconnection that facilitates global connectivity?
Skype
What is the result of the increased velocity of transactions in the global village?
Increased density of social networks
How do individuals interact in the global village framework?
Across micro-, meso- and macro-dynamics of their daily life
What is the impact of electronic media on individuals?
It affects individuals differently based on their characteristics
What is the significance of the time in which messages are received?
It affects how a message is understood
What is Marshall McLuhan's approach to understanding the global village?
Following globally the maxims of electronically introduced ecological thinking
What is a characteristic of the global village, according to Marshall McLuhan?
It absolutely ensures maximal disagreement on all points
Test your knowledge on the concept of the splinternet, which refers to the division of the internet due to various factors such as technology, politics, and national interests. Learn about the forces that threaten the unity of the internet and how it can splinter along geographic and commercial boundaries.
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