The Internet:// A Philosphical inquiry

The Internet : A Philosophical Inquiry

2007

The Internet : A Philosophical Inquiry

The Internet and the implications that have been caused by it are all very important issues , and the digital revolution in information technology in general is a subject matter that is of great concern to many people . In Gordon Graham 's book The Internet : A Philosophical Inquiry , these and related issues are brought to light , and an assessment is made by him regarding the implications of the Internet

He discusses matters that are close to some people 's hearts , including

br how the Internet has resulted in affecting human 's concepts of identities and egos , as well as their moral anarchy , censorship , and virtual reality in general . One of the main points that Graham makes in his argument in this literary work involves freedom of expression and how there are really no restraints on it when it comes to the Internet In other words , people are basically allowed to do almost anything that they want on the Internet , and with no consequences . Graham associates this as being incredibly problematic , and relates the Internet as being responsible for a lot of the drama and chaos that is taking place in the world today

One of the best parts of this book relates to the fact of how Graham cites very relevant core texts on various occasions , and then goes on to explain them in an extremely accessible and understandable manner . Even the computer and Internet novice can get through this book without becoming too confused or overwhelmed , and that is one of the best features about it

In regards to the argument that Graham is making relating to the Internet and the troubles basically that it has caused , there is a lot to say in response to this . After all , although the Internet certainly has created newfound problems and situations that need to be dealt with there are also a ton of incredibly positive and beneficial features that are offered to us by the Internet , which should be taken into consideration just as much . For instance , people are able to complete tasks in half the amount of time it took them before , especially those involving research and data retrieval , and not only that but we have been offered a heightened , enhanced form of communication , through which we are able to experience things that only a decade ago were not even imagined

As Graham points out in the book , What should we think about the digital revolution in information technology ? As the Internet becomes ever more widespread and extensively used for entertainment , education shopping , propaganda , government information and personal exchange how are we to understand its nature and the impact it has on our lives Should we welcome or fear it (91 . In this respect he is really not taking either side , at least not obviously . He does however make it very clear throughout the rest of the book that his intentions are on the fear side and he is trying to...