The Internet is no longer a free realm, but neither has it … - Manuel Castells

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The Internet is no longer a free realm, but neither has it fulfilled the Orwellian prophecy. It is a contested terrain, where the new, fundamental battle for freedom in the Information Age is being fought.

Manuel Castells

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Manuel Castells (born 9 February 1942) is a sociologist especially associated with information society and communication research. Since 2008 he has been a member of the governing board of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.

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Alternative Names: Manuel Castells Oliván

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