Middlebury

PSCI0307A-F16

Politics of Virtual Realities

The Politics of Virtual Realities
How has technology changed our politics? Are those changes all for the good? In this course we will explore the political, legal, and normative implications of the Internet for liberal democracy. We start with the US Constitution and explore arguments that it cannot by itself prevent the Internet from becoming a domain of manipulation rather than of freedom. How can we uphold the ideals of liberty and equality? And, since cyberspace has no country, whose laws should govern it? Cases will include President Obama's campaign and governance strategies, Google's activities abroad, cybersecurity, virtual war, and the WikiLeaks controversy. 3 hrs. lect./disc. (International Relations and Foreign Policy)/
Course Reference Number (CRN):
91900
Subject Code:
PSCI
Course Number:
0307
Section Identifier:
A

Course

PSCI 0307

All Sections in Fall 2016

Fall 2016

PSCI0307A-F16 Lecture (Stanger)