The Moral Issues of Freenet and Online File Sharing
The internet today is a vast network that contains nearly limitless amounts of information and media. With this immense amount of data at our fingertips, the line between right and wrong has begun to blur. The illegal downloading of copyrighted material has exploded in recent years, but a larger issue looms over the current
copyrighting frenzy. It is that of the preservation of free speech in cyberspace. Should the government be allowed to limit our access to "unsuitable content"? And to what degree? These are not easy questions to answer, nor should they be. Similar questions have been raised throughout history. Freenet is a program that has been developed to provide an answer to the aforementioned question with a definite no. The following essay will explain what Freenet is and how it fits into the free speech debate and future of the internet. In this essay I will discuss the following:
•A quick history of free speech on the Internet
•An explanation of Freenet
•How Freenet functions
•Freenet's role in the future progression of the digital age
•The illegal usage of Freenet
Free Speech and the Internet
The first amendment to the constitution reads: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." (Constitution) We as Americans have the right to speak our minds. We are able to criticize the government and voice our opinions in the form of voting and political debate. This is not only a right, it is vital for the survival of our country. The internet is no stranger to free speech debates. In early 1996 the Communications Decency Act was passed. This act prevented "indecent" and "patently offensive" content which included profanity and many works of classic literature that contained such material. No less than 6 months later, the CDA was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. In 1997 the Supreme Court granted the Internet full protection under the 1" amendment entitling it the same freedoms of print media. Two sides are now battling on a new front: the abuse of 1" amendment in cyber space through the exchange of illegal material. I will discuss this issue in more detail later.
In Conclusion, this piece embodies humanism because the subject of the fresco is a gathering of humanist thinkers, there are many classical elements in the piece, and it uses techniques such as scientific and illusionistic rendering. The use of classical figures, as well as disguising artists of the time to celebrate their status as members of an educated society, definitely makes this a humanistic piece. It is one of the most famous pieces of the High Renaissance, and is considered to be Raphael’s masterpiece.
The FAA’s failure to inspect and report malfunctions caused 26 cases of uncontained disk/spacers. Also 10 cases of uncontained blades, 9 reversers, 9 fires in the undercowl, 6 engine separations, 6 case ruptures and 1 cowl separation. Airworthy planes that fly into terrain are the leading cause of accidents. Pilots do not know where they are going in relation to the ground but the aircraft is under control. It has killed 2,396 people from 1987 to 1996. Statistics show that U.S. carriers are the safest in the world. However the Safer Skies program by NASA predicts by the year 2010 there will be 6 or 7 catastrophic accidents per year if changes are not made soon (Hilkovitch 4). The FAA acquired a reputation as the tombstone agency because it only addresses dangerous scenarios after fatal air disasters occur.
Preexisting ideas that the great artists of the time period were influenced by humanism are
In today’s society, free speech is a right guaranteed to every American in the U.S., but not all countries give their citizens that right. As computer and internet technology has grown, so too has the number of violations against free speech around the world. Some of these include censorship of the press by the government, punishment for speaking against the government, and punishment for voicing unpopular opinions. The computer and internet technology of the world is often used in these suppressions of free speech.
...at teach students about rhetoric and how to speak and write eloquently. These courses also include classical works as an essential part of their curriculum; students study ancient Greek and Roman mythology and dissect their ideas, themes, and structures. People strive to reach perfection in their school work, jobs, sports, and relationships. Aspects of humanism are woven into today’s society, as well as the society of the past. Humanism turned the population’s method of thinking and outlook on life on its head during the renaissance. Throughout the renaissance, humanists preached of the perfectibility and infinite potential of humanisms, and revived classical works and figures. These characterizing ideals of humanism can be found in the letters of Petrarch and orations of Pico della Mirandola, and they are reproduced in the poems and plays of Shakespeare.
As discussed earlier, there were numerous transformation that took place during the Renaissance. The main developments were Individualism, Secularism and Humanism. In fact without such transformations, the world would not stand as we know it today .As a result of these three trends Art was revolutionized. It is important to bear in mind that Classical art by the Greeks and Romans, which also emphasized individualism and perfection of the human body, were a large influence on the artists of the Renaissance period. However, the artist in this era took to a whole new level. Renaissance placed the highest value on self-expression and self fulfillment and to a large extent contribute immensely to the western Civilization.
Towards the beginning of the Renaissance, the trait and idea of humanism, a belief geared towards values, freedom from the restrictions of the church (Osmond), individuality, and generally human focus, began to inspire artists who displayed this concept in their artwork. The mixture of art and humanism created a new style known as naturalism or the idea of observing, studying, and incorporating nature into art (Osmond). A leading pioneer of this style was a Florentine painter named Giotto, who lived from around 1267 to 1337 (“Renaissance Art”). His paintings differentiated from medieval images dramatically, since he painted people in more of a life-like manner as the figures posed and appeared in action. He ...
The greatest and most influential intellectual movement of Renaissance Italy was humanism. The humanists believed that the Greek and Latin classics contained all the lessons one needed to lead a moral and effective life and were the best models for a person to live by. They developed a new kind of classical scholarship, with which they corrected and tried to understand the works of the Greeks and Romans, which was important to them. Both the republic elites of Florence and Venice, and the ruling families of Milan, Ferrara, and Urbino hired humanists to teach their children classical morality and to write elegant, classical letters, histories, and propaganda. The quest for education of this society allowed the concept of individuality to spread to all social classes. Through ideals laid by the Hundred Years War, the Black Death, and the Protestant Reformation, Italian Renaissance’s humanism nearly allowed for the modern concept of individuality. The classical literature, and the attempts among the philosophical elite to translate this literature, helped bring this "enlightening" knowl...
The internet has been one of the most influential technological advancements of the twenty-first century. It is in millions of homes, schools, and workplaces. The internet offers not only a way of communicating with people around the world, but also a link to information, shopping, chatting, searching, and maps. This freedom to be anyone and to "go" anywhere right from the comfort of home has become a cherished item. However, there is always a down side to every up. Because of the freedom to post anything and access anything on the internet, the issue of regulation has arisen; for example, what should and should not be allowed on the internet? Who has the right to regulate this space that we cherish for its freedom?
As the Internet has become more widely recognized and used by people all over the world, it has brought a new medium in which information can very easily be broadcast to everyone with access to it. In 1995 there was a projected 26 million Internet users, which has grown to almost 300 million today. One major problem with this is that everyone represents different countries and provinces which have different outtakes on certain types of freedom of speech as well as different laws about it. This proposes a new type of law that would need to be written in order to determine whether or not something is illegal on the Internet. A person in one country can express what they want to, but that expression may be illegal in another country and in this situation whose laws are to be followed? What I propose to do accomplish in this paper is to discuss the freedom of speech laws of the United States of America and those of France, China, and Canada. I will examine what about them is similar and what about them is different. The bringing of the Internet has brought many new types of businesses as well as ways in order to communicate with the world, but as with each new endeavor or invention, there needs to be a way in order to govern its use and policies. There must also be ways in order to punish those not following the new laws and policies of use, since that the country that the person is in may allow what they did, but it may not be allowed on the Internet or in a different country. In other words, there is the need for international laws governing the Internet.
Humanist’s presented a new outlook on the basic nature of human beings. The idea that God made every man unique was a key element in this new philosophy and changed the perspective of people around Europe. According to Giovanni Pico Della Mirandloa’s Oration on the Dignity of Man, “ At last the best of artisans ordained that that creature to whom He had been able to give nothing proper to himself … of whatever had been peculiar to each of the different kinds of being” ( doc.1). The perception that God created man to be a unique creature with qualities exclusive to themselves allowed anyone to achieve great goals. Humans began to believe that they were the pinnacle beings of their civilization which ultimately allowed them to strive in human ingenuity and human effort rather than divine grace. Humans were regarded optimistically in terms of what they could do, not just in the arts and sciences, but also morally. In addition, the thought that every man had the ability to think an...
...d therefore he does not have pity on himself, but sadness because he has hurt his sister through the process.
Active involvement in class discussions and incorporating technology are techniques that could be used when trying to engage student’s interests. Interactive based learning provides an opportunity to become actively involved in the discussion instead of just listening to an instructor throw huge amounts of information their way. Using technology is a way for students to become active in their learning. Tools such as interactive white boards enable children to engage in classroom games, view websites, and review problems step by step. As technology is advancing students rely on teachers integrating technology into their lessons more frequently. In traditional lectures the teacher gives a large quantity of material, but if the student is not paying attention, does learning occur? By incorporating learner response devices where students can electronic...
“According to results of a new national research study, 78% of more than 1,000 students surveyed still believe it is easier to learn in a classroom”. USA today, (2016) Students are able to physically see the work and are able to use tactile stimulation for their learning needs. Face to face students are able to find out the type of learner they are. In discovering their learning style students can use their knowledge to guide them in their educational experience and needs.
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