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Book Synopsis: There's a common belief that cyberspace cannot be regulated-that it is, in its very essence, immune from the government's (or anyone else's) control. Code, first published in 2000, argues that this belief is wrong. It is not in the nature of cyberspace to be unregulable; cyberspace has no "nature." It only has code-the software and hardware that make cyberspace what it is. That code can create a place of freedom-as the original architecture of the Net did-or a place of oppressive control. Under the influence of commerce, cyberspace is becoming a highly regulable space, where behavior is much more tightly controlled than in real space. But that's not inevitable either. We can-we must-choose what kind of cyberspace we want and what freedoms we will guarantee. These choices are all about architecture: about what kind of code will govern cyberspace, and who will control it. In this realm, code is the most significant form of law, and it is up to lawyers, policymakers, and especially citizens to decide what values that code embodies. Since its original publication, this seminal book has earned the status of a minor classic. This second edition, or Version 2.0, has been prepared through the author's wiki, a web site that allows readers to edit the text, making this the first reader-edited revision of a popular book.
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Unlock the secrets of cyberspace with Code: And Other Laws of Cyberspace, Version 2.0. Contrary to popular belief, cyberspace is not an ungovernable territory. It is shaped by code - the software and hardware that give it form. This book will take you on a journey to understand how code controls the freedoms and regulations within cyberspace.
Discover the power of code in creating a space of freedom or oppressive control. As cyberspace increasingly falls under the influence of commerce, it becomes highly regulable, with behavior tightly controlled. But this doesn't have to be the future we accept. We have the ability to choose what kind of cyberspace we want and what freedoms we will guarantee.
Architects of the digital world, such as lawyers, policymakers, and citizens, hold the key to shaping cyberspace. They determine the code that governs this realm, effectively becoming its most significant form of law. In the groundbreaking Code: And Other Laws of Cyberspace, Version 2.0, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the choices we face and the values embedded in the code that controls our online experiences.
Join the ranks of those who have explored the insightful pages of this minor classic, hailed as one of the most influential books on cyberspace. And now, with Version 2.0, you have the opportunity to be a part of history. This edition has been prepared through an innovative reader-editing process on the author's wiki, giving readers the chance to contribute to the evolution of this must-read book.
Ready to dive into the world of cyberspace? Get your copy of Code: And Other Laws of Cyberspace, Version 2.0 and explore the realm where code becomes the ultimate law.
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