The Twenty-Six Words That Created the Internet
Jeff Kosseff
Explore the law that shaped the internet we know today in this thought-provoking book. Discover the true meaning behind the 26 words that protect online services from lawsuits, and how they have influenced our daily online actions. From the institutions that emerged because of this law, to the individuals who fought for it, and the high-profile cases it has impacted, this book uncovers the workings of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Written by an award-winning journalist and legal expert, this insightful read is a must for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, law, and society.
Publish Date
2019-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
2019-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.18
ISBN
9781501714412
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Recommendations
3
Recommendations
2022-12-09T16:31:45.000Z
@civicdec hard to really answer this q at tweet length but there’s an amazing book about it!
in short, treating co’s as publishers of every post online would dramatically limit speech + make lots of businesses impossible – source2021-03-04T22:58:59.000Z
Very very good from @jkosseff
You might not think the history and impact of Section 230 is worth a whole book, but it is. – source