‘China Channel' Firefox Add-on
Ayman — October 30, 2008 — Social Good
References: chinachannel.hk & blog.makezine
You’ve heard about the strict censorship China applies to the Internet, and now you can experience the same censored Chinese internet at your home thanks to an art project that aims to raise awareness of the important issue of Internet censorship.
Firefox add-on China Channel “offers internet users outside China to surf the web as if they were in China,” explains the site of the free and open source add-on.
“Take an unforgettable virtual trip to China and experience the technical expertise of the Chinese Ministry of Information Industry (supported by western companies).”
Firefox add-on China Channel “offers internet users outside China to surf the web as if they were in China,” explains the site of the free and open source add-on.
“Take an unforgettable virtual trip to China and experience the technical expertise of the Chinese Ministry of Information Industry (supported by western companies).”
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Censorship Simulation - Opportunities for creating virtual reality simulations to raise awareness about Internet censorship in different countries.
2. Tools for Online Freedom Advocacy - Development of tools for online users to access censored websites in strict regimes to help inform and support civil rights activists.
3. Digital Protesting - Increased development of tools facilitating protests using digital technologies.
Industry Implications
1. Virtual Reality - Virtual reality companies have an opportunity to work on projects that raise awareness about Internet censorship and provide digital experiences in restricted areas.
2. Cyber Security - Cybersecurity companies can help in the development of tools for online users to access censored websites in strict regimes in a more secure way.
3. Social Activism - The rise of digital protesting will lead to an increase in innovations in social activism to help shape opinions and seek to effect change in regards to censorship and other important issues.
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