This series is a fascinating analysis of the effect of the Internet on our society. It looks at the history of the Internet as well as how it might affect the future. The programme on Saturday night concentrated on its effect on global politics both negatively and positively and that between citizens and between citizens and the state. Great examples are used from China, Iran and Estonia. Famous and more obscure experts are used to inform the debate including Bill Gates, Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Al Gore. Well worth watching. Here is their website and you can catch the episodes here on iplayer.
PS: The website is pretty impressive! There is all sorts of content on there. You may also find the easiest way to watch the programme is through the 3D Documentary Explorer which allows you to flick through content in the way you can browse album covers on iTunes. Clever stuff.
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