The Politics of Micro-Decisions: Edward Snowden, Net Neutrality, and the Archite

Description: The Politics of Micro-Decisions by Florian Sprenger, Valentine A. Pakis, Christopher M. Kelty Be it in the case of opening a website, sending an email, or high-frequency trading, bits and bytes of information have to cross numerous nodes at which micro-decisions are made. These decisions concern the most efficient path through the network, the processing speed, or the priority of incoming data packets. Despite their multifaceted nature, micro-decisions are a dimension of control and surveillance in the twenty-first century that has received little critical attention. They represent the smallest unit and the technical precondition of a contemporary network politics - and of our potential opposition to it. The current debates regarding net neutrality and Edward Snowdens revelation of NSA surveillance are only the tip of the iceberg. What is at stake is nothing less than the future of the Internet as we know it. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Be it in the case of opening a website, sending an email, or high-frequency trading, bits and bytes of information have to cross numerous nodes at which micro-decisions are made. These decisions concern the most efficient path through the network, the processing speed, or the priority of incoming data packets. Despite their multifaceted nature, micro-decisions are a dimension of control and surveillance in the twenty-first century that has received little critical attention. They represent the smallest unit and the technical precondition of a contemporary network politics - and of our potential opposition to it. The current debates regarding net neutrality and Edward Snowdens revelation of NSA surveillance are only the tip of the iceberg. What is at stake is nothing less than the future of the Internet as we know it. Long Description Be it in the case of opening a website, sending an email, or high-frequency trading, bits and bytes of information have to cross numerous nodes at which micro-decisions are made. These decisions concern the most efficient path through the network, the processing speed, or the priority of incoming data packets. Despite their multifaceted nature, micro-decisions are a dimension of control and surveillance in the twenty-first century that has received little critical attention. They represent the smallest unit and the technical precondition of a contemporary network politics - and of our potential opposition to it. The current debates regarding net neutrality and Edward Snowdens revelation of NSA surveillance are only the tip of the iceberg. What is at stake is nothing less than the future of the Internet as we know it. Details ISBN3957960401 Author Christopher M. Kelty Pages 128 Language English Translator Valentine A. Pakis ISBN-10 3957960401 ISBN-13 9783957960405 Media Book Format Paperback Short Title POLITICS OF MICRO-DECISIONS Year 2015 Subtitle Edward Snowden, Net Neutrality, and the Architectures of the Internet Country of Publication United States Imprint Meson Press Eg Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Publication Date 2015-06-18 UK Release Date 2015-06-18 Publisher Meson Press Eg Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:94226673;

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