Gatekeepers
Who are the gatekeepers that control the flow of bits on the internet?
Internet providers, search engines, and social media platforms.
What type of network was prone to failure if a central point went down?
Centralized network.
What is the primary role of search engines as gatekeepers?
To control what information users see in search results.
How do social media platforms act as social gatekeepers?
By controlling connections and shared information.
What is ICANN’s role as a gatekeeper?
ICANN assigns numeric addresses and maintains Domain Name Servers (DNS).
Who discovered the decentralized network?
A) Mr. Cubinski
B) Albert einstein
C) Paul Baran
Paul Baran.
How can search engines influence users’ perception?
How can search engines influence users’ perception?
What are social media platforms responsible for?
Connecting users through the internet.
What kind of gatekeepers control physical and electrical infrastructure in the US?
Link gatekeepers.
How does a decentralized network avoid failure?
It uses multiple paths to transmit data between points.
What is one concern about fairness in search engine results?
That certain websites may be favored over others.
What influence do social gatekeepers have over users?
They control the information users see and interact with on social platforms.
How can gatekeepers affect internet content?
They can filter, suppress, or control the information we see online.
What concept was used to describe how messages travel across the internet?
Packet switching.
How do search engines compete with each other?
By controlling the information users access through search results.
How do social media platforms compete as gatekeepers?
By controlling user engagement and the spread of content.