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The Impact of Digital Decentralization in the Global South
00:00 - 04:59 (04:59)
This podcast discusses the effects of digital decentralization on the way the world accesses the internet, particularly in the global south, where it has made a significant impact on organizing protests and sharing real-time information about violence.
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The internet was once envisioned as a decentralized system immune to central control, but now it seems owned by a few Americans.
00:00 - 02:06 (02:06)
Summary
The internet was once envisioned as a decentralized system immune to central control, but now it seems owned by a few Americans. The podcast explores how we can protect and improve the internet.
ChapterThe Impact of Digital Decentralization in the Global South
EpisodeWho owns the internet of the future? | Ordinary Things
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Increased internet access has acted as a pathway out of poverty and enabled smoother access to essential services like education and healthcare for developing countries.
02:06 - 04:59 (02:53)
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Increased internet access has acted as a pathway out of poverty and enabled smoother access to essential services like education and healthcare for developing countries. Access to the internet has led to changes in the way the world communicates and, in some cases, played a pivotal role in overthrowing oppressive regimes.