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brutforce

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What are the benefits to many Americans of the rise of the Internet as a source of information? What are the potential dangers? Do you personally welcome this trend? Why or why not?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following was the name for the period of better communications between the superpowers that occurred in the late 1960s and early 1970s?
 
  a. dtente
  b. the Cold War
  c. isolationism
  d. containment
  e. deterrence



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Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Explain the benefits of the Internet as a source of information, all of which help to create a more informed population, specifically noting the availability of increased amounts of information and increased connections and mobilization among citizens through the use of social media sites.
2, Discuss some of the potential dangersfor example, more information does not necessarily mean good information, information overload (having too much information to process), and a focus on sensationalist information over news.
3, Discuss whether this trend is welcomed by the respondent, using the above points to substantiate the opinion.

Answer to Question 2

a. dtente





 

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