Free Speech Debate

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1We – all human beings – must be free and able to express ourselves, and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas, regardless of frontiers.»
2We defend the internet and all other forms of communication against illegitimate encroachments by both public and private powers.»
3We require and create open, diverse media so we can make well-informed decisions and participate fully in political life.»
4We speak openly and with civility about all kinds of human difference.»
5We allow no taboos in the discussion and dissemination of knowledge.»
6We neither make threats of violence nor accept violent intimidation.»
7We respect the believer but not necessarily the content of the belief.»
8We are all entitled to a private life but should accept such scrutiny as is in the public interest.»
9We should be able to counter slurs on our reputations without stifling legitimate debate.»
10We must be free to challenge all limits to freedom of expression and information justified on such grounds as national security, public order, morality and the protection of intellectual property.»

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Moving towards the zettabyte era

According to a new report, annual global internet traffic will increase nearly fourfold between 2011 and 2016, moving us into the zettabyte era, writes Maryam Omidi.

Published on: June 1, 2012 | Comments: 1

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Eric Schmidt & The Serendipity Engine

Google's executive chairman believes online connectivity benefits everyone; social psychologist Aleks Krotoski tries to introduce a little more serendipity into the equation, writes Maryam Omidi.

Published on: May 24, 2012 | Comments: 0

Wikipedia

Vikipedi makalelerinin dağılımı

The distribution of knowledge on Wikipedia shows vast geographical inequalities, according to research from the Oxford Internet Institute.

Published on: May 4, 2012 | Comments: 3

Jimmy Wales

Mapping edits to Wikipedia from Africa

Egypt made more edits to Wikipedia than any other African country between 2010 and 2011, according to new research.

Published on: April 26, 2012 | Comments: 0

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UK law to extend cyber snooping powers

The proposed law contradicts the ruling coalition's pledge to end the retention of internet and email data without good reason, writes Ian Brown.

Published on: April 6, 2012 | Comments: 0

Free Speech Debate is a research project of the Dahrendorf Programme for the Study of Freedom at St Antony's College in the University of Oxford. www.freespeechdebate.ox.ac.uk