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Topic: Internet Shutdowns
Part1: Article
[Vocabulary]
amid: (p.) in an atmosphere of
be stripped of (a status/right): (v.) lose; have it be removed by a stronger force
autonomous: (adj.) self-governing
clampdown: (n.) the act of imposing restrictions by a government.
Part2: Video
Vocabulary:
lawless wild west: (n.) a situation or place with no laws or social order; a reference to the 19th century America
clause: (n.) a specific condition in a legal document
prop up: (v.) support or strengthen
decency: (n.) the quality of having behaviors that are moral and acceptable
jurisdiction: (n.) legal authority given to an entity
sweeping: (adj.) comprehensive; in a broad scope
immunity: (n.) cannot be affected or harmed by something
foster: (v.) promote and encourage
laissez-faire: (n.) allowing things to unfold without interfering
implication: (n.) the consequences/suggested meaning of something
gatekeeper: (n.) a person or entity that controls the access to something, making the decision of what is allowed to pass
backstop: (n.) a safety measure.
[Discussion Questions]
Should states be allowed to issue internet shutdowns?
How can societies strike a balance between social order and individual liberties?
Is it fair to force internet service providers to monitor and regulate every piece of content posted by users?
