Goodnight Internet Helps Parents Explain Net Neutrality to Kids
Ellen Smith — February 9, 2018 — Pop Culture
References: kickstarter
In response to the FCC's attempt to repeal net neutrality, one Kickstarter campaign proposed a satirical book entitled "Goodnight Internet," which highlights the potential impact that the proposed policy changes could have had on the internet.
The book parodies the children's bedtime story, Goodnight Moon, and is described as a way to "Explain to your kids how moneyed interests, gov't trolls, and throttle-philiacs ruined the net for the 80% who believe in neutrality." If funded, this mock campaign would translate the "internet jargon into a digestible 1-2 sentence per page format."
Although the campaign takes a more humorous approach, the overall theme still conveys a sense of urgency and disappointment, in a manner that's accessible for all ages.
The book parodies the children's bedtime story, Goodnight Moon, and is described as a way to "Explain to your kids how moneyed interests, gov't trolls, and throttle-philiacs ruined the net for the 80% who believe in neutrality." If funded, this mock campaign would translate the "internet jargon into a digestible 1-2 sentence per page format."
Although the campaign takes a more humorous approach, the overall theme still conveys a sense of urgency and disappointment, in a manner that's accessible for all ages.
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1. Satirical Children's Books - Opportunity to create satirical children's books that address complex issues in an accessible and engaging way.
2. Digital Literacy Education - Demand for educational resources that help kids understand complex digital topics like net neutrality.
3. Political Engagement for Kids - Growing interest in providing children with age-appropriate materials to educate them about political and social issues.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - Publishers can tap into the demand for satirical children's books that tackle complex subjects like net neutrality.
2. Edtech - EdTech companies have an opportunity to develop educational resources that teach digital literacy, including topics like net neutrality, to children.
3. Nonprofit/educational Organizations - Nonprofit organizations focused on political and social education for children can create materials that explain net neutrality and other important issues.
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