Summary:
The book critically examines the assumption that the Internet inherently promotes freedom and democracy, arguing that it can also be used by authoritarian regimes to suppress dissent and control information. It explores the ways in which the web can be manipulated for propaganda, surveillance, and the stifling of political change.
Key points:
1. Cyber-Utopianism Critique: Morozov argues that believing the Internet automatically leads to democracy is too optimistic. He says it ignores how dictators can use it for control.
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