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The effect of the Internet upon the public sphere has been to_____________?

Correct answer: B. revive it by reaffirming a commitment of freedom of speech

  • A. repress it by promoting only the interests of elite groups
  • B. revive it by reaffirming a commitment of freedom of speech
  • C. reproduce it by emphasizing face-to-face contact with peer groups
  • D. replace it with a superior form of communication

Explanation

The Internet has been seen as reviving the public sphere by creating wider opportunities for discussion, participation and expression. It has not simply replaced communication or served only elite interests.

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