Kahn & Kellner, pp. 183-185, pp. 190-198

Readings: Kahn & Kellner, pp. 183-185, pp. 190-198Write a brief summary of the main ideas and issues raised in the text. (150-180 words)

While criticizing unreal optimism, Kahn and Kellner insists that the Internet and new informational technologies have the potential to construct an alternative form of democracy, and thus the Internet has to be reconsidered from this political viewpoint. As we can see from the example of Iraq war, launched by the president Bush, the world has been involved in many conflicts and the tide of globalization. Kahn and Kellner admit that the Internet is actually utilized by such people as reactionaries, capitalists, and terrorists. However they strongly claim that many people have promoted democracy via the Internet as well. Also they regard the recent technological revolution in the Internet like blog and wiki as an important factor for the development of democracy.


What is your reaction? Respond to one particular idea that really resonates with you. (30 words)

Blogs are very effective tool today. In the news, notes of the blog often becomes the topic recently. But it is necessary to use it while thinking by oneself properly not to take the wrong usage because of simplicity.