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The document discusses free expression and why it matters. It provides context about free expression as a right according to the UDHR and examples of its importance. Specific examples discussed include incidents in Hong Kong relating to freedom of speech and self-censorship in local media. The benefits of free expression are outlined as truth, self-governance, autonomy and democratic culture. Contrasts are drawn between communication before and after the internet, noting how the open internet is inclusive, decentralized, global and allows innovation without permission.

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comm5110 new media policy free expression
AGENDA > feedback on first assignment > what is free expression? why does it matter? > your questions > debate
FEEDBACK > generally good first paper > be specific in discussing the policy > be specific in your ask > backup your evidence and your claims
WHAT IS FREE EXPRESSION? Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. ¡ª article 19, udhr
WHY DOES FREE EXPRESSION MATTER TO YOU? > name two or three incidents or examples > including at least one personal story > discuss why they are important
HONG KONG Freedom of speech and freedom of expression are Hong Kong's core values. [..] Anyone can give opinions on various matters and the HKSAR Government fully respects the freedom of opinion of every individual. ¡ª Hong Kong government on January 18, 2012
HONG KONG > 55%: local media practice self-censorship (2015) > from 18 in 2003 to 70 in 2015 (out of ~180 countries) > china is 176 (out of ~180 countries)
WHAT FREE EXPRESSION IS FOR > truth > self-governance > autonomy > democratic culture (balkin)
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TRUTH > monopoly of knowledge (innis) > marketplace of ideas
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BEFORE THE INTERNET
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COMMUNICATION WAS EXPENSIVE
GLOBAL COMMUNICATION WAS DIFFICULT
COMMUNICATION REQUIRED PERMISSION
IN CONTRAST
THE OPEN INTERNET > inclusive, low cost to entry > decentralized, no permission needed > global, borderless
no one owns it everyone can use it anyone can improve on it ¡ª doc searls and david weinberger
why the open internet matters: example 1
LESSON?
HUMILITYWE'RE REALLY BAD AT PREDICTING FUTURE SUCCESS
why the open internet matters: example 2
why the open internet matters: example 3
INNOVATION WITHOUT PERMISSION
THE OPEN INTERNET > inclusive, low cost to entry > decentralized, no permission needed > global, borderless
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your questions
google take action
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MOTION: GOOGLE PLAY SHOULD ENTER CHINA

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