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One thing I wonder about in events like these: what is the larger priority of government in following through with these actions, stemming the free flow of info
by FillardMillmore 7y ago
One thing I wonder about in events like these: what is the larger priority of government in following through with these actions, stemming the free flow of information or mitigating/limiting the citizens' ability to resist and organize? I tend to think it's more the latter but both elements probably play a role. I must say that I appreciate the people who run Tor relays that help these people in autocratic/theocratic nations access information, despite the risks associated with being the 'exit node' for nefarious requests.
- morelisp 7y agoIt's not about Iran, but there was an interesting article / analysis called "How Censorship in China Allows Government Criticism but Silences Collective Expression" - you may guess from the title how it answers your question. https://gking.harvard.edu/publications/how-censorship-china-allows-government-criticism-silences-collective-expression https://gking.harvard.edu/publications/how-censorship-china-...