How has the Internet affected the way that Americans approach democracy? How does the Internet and it's effects fit into the historical context of technology and democracy in America?
In my opinion it has, but it depends on how you define approach. The Internet keeps people more informed while in the 1800's you would have to go to the debates or buy a newspaper. It also keeps people less involved and makes it less personal, people can get an opinion online without knowing the person.
In class we talked about how sometimes the Internet isn't very private, for example if you have a conversation on myspace anyone can view it. So some people might think democracy doesn't protect everyones privacy.
In 200 years from now the internet would have just be a stepping stone to some other technology and they might feal the same way about it as we do the internet. If as time progresses and technology advances people view democracy different it should be changed somewhat according the present needs.
Sources Cited:
nytimes.com
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