1. What is the social problem you wish to address? What are the effects of its existence?
The social issue I intend on addressing is how the loss of net neutrality affects the freedoms of the general public. In losing net neutrality several general rights of internet users are lost to ISP's. Your service providers will now be able to affect the rate at which you receive information and have the ability to block said information as well. 2. What are the causes of the effects of the social problem? What media perpetuates the issue or stereotype or misconception Although the loss of net neutrality negatively affects mass majority of the general public, it does benefit large corporations such as Cable and Verizon. Not having these restrictions allows them to up prices in order to be placed on a "fast lane". FCC chairman Ajit Pai is an individual who pushed for the end of net neutrality. He believes that net neutrality's end will benefit the market. These large companies argue that net neutrality stunts growth and creativity. 3. What have people done to combat the social problem and mitigate the effects? What can you do? Can you join a fight or cause? Can you create one using your means and imagination? In order to bring the regulations of net neutrality back the general public must vote for proper elected officials who share their beliefs. Aside from voting joining the conversation is a positive way of allowing your voice to be heard and educating others in the process. H3H3 clearly provides their opinion within the first minute of the podcast. Although it is evident that they do not in fact agree with doing away with net neutrality, they do not dismiss the counter argument. In fact they immediately delve into the counter argument and go on to explain the reasons in which this argument is not valid. This shows that they are well versed on the subject and have the information from both sides. They explain the monopoly that is Comcast and explain that it is, for many, the only way to get internet. They explain net neutralities benefits and how those calling it the Restoring Internets Freedom Act are being deceiving. In calling it this many assume that in passing this act they will be doing something good. They are attempting to confuse the uninformed. The presentation of the companies lack of transparency makes the loss of net neutrality feel extremely calculated. The passion they have and the information they present give their arguments validity. Bringing up direct tweets and articles from these big businesses allows their audience to further understand how they are being misinformed.
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AuthorMy name is Merrin Keim. I am currently a Freshman at Rowan University! Archives
April 2018
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