Sunday, May 16, 2004

Reflection on Internet and Politics It was evident that no one had answers to the question of impact yesterday during the discussion.  But, some of the passionate discussion drowned out Prof. Benkler who kept saying "We are asking the wrong question." Perhaps, the right question is "What's the question?". 10:21:28 AM    comment []

Political/Econ/Digital - ah heck, everything has a divide Appropriate to yesterday's discussion on the impact of Internet on Politics is an analysis of the effects of email, auto dial and other technologies in the recent elections in India.  The numbers tell the story -- With only 659,000 or so home computers -- the strategy in effect targeted an elite group. What India's Upset Vote Reveals: The High Tech Is Skin Deep. India's governing party waged the country's first modern electoral campaign, but it was ousted in what has been called "a huge popular rebellion." By Amy Waldman. [New York Times: Technology] 8:08:47 AM    comment []