1. Give two examples of how a social pressure or need led to the development of a new information technology. Give two examples of how the adoption of a new information technology changed society.
2. Why is freedom of expression not an absolute right? Give practical examples to illustrate your argument.
3. Decide if you agree or disagree with the following statement: “If everyone were moral, there would be no need for ethics.†Explain why you believe the statement is true or false.
4. What characteristics of the Internet make censorship of the Internet particularly difficult?
5. What are the ways that an individual or firm may protect intellectual property in the United States? Briefly describe the uses for each kind of intellectual property protection.