Law in the Internet Society

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 Yet, this is not inevitable. We can choose software that supports our autonomy instead of undermining it. If software were designed to serve users, the dynamics of control would shift back to us — allowing us to reclaim the freedom and mental clarity we have lost. This is not speculative. Programs built on the principles of free software, which enable users to modify and control their tools, already exist.
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<		Legal scholar Eben Moglen exemplifies this approach. Over fifty years of using computers, he has never seen an advertisement on his devices. Notifications on his systems are carefully crafted by him to avoid disrupting his focus. The tools he uses, which exclude social media, enhance personal relationships without overwhelming him with unnecessary communication. This demonstrates that a world where software supports autonomy and meaningful connection is not a distant ideal — it already exists. Living in it requires no expensive investments, no expensive investments, only a willingness to learn and make intentional choices about the software we use.
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>		Legal scholar Eben Moglen exemplifies this approach. Over fifty years of using computers, he has never seen an advertisement on his devices. Notifications on his systems are carefully crafted by him to avoid disrupting his focus. The tools he uses, which exclude social media, enhance personal relationships without overwhelming him with unnecessary communication. This demonstrates that a world where software supports autonomy and meaningful connection is not a distant ideal — it already exists. Living in it requires no expensive investments, only a willingness to learn and make intentional choices about the software we use.
 

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