Benkler's Positive Implications


 * Major implications of a information economy
 * Enhanced individual autonomy. People can do more for and by themselves.  You may work with others but not be constrained by a hierarchy.
 * Shift from mass-mediated public sphere to networked public. A mass-mediated public sphere is when the public is informed of news through one message broadcasted to millions of people.  A networked public allows us to view many news sources and we are not restricted to only watching television for our news.
 * Justice and Human Development. New information will not solve world hunger but Benkler believes it does make contributions to human development.  This system allows more people to share things easily, thus, raising awareness.
 * Critical Culture and Networked Social Relations. Individuals have more power (no longer dependent on radio/TV) therefore they become more critical about news stories because they have expanded access to information.


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