Solove’s major problem

Solove’s main issue is the unnoticed side of Internet criticism and how damaging it can be to an individual. He contends that, while the internet can help to impose societal norms through online criticism, when it is unregulated or unrestrained, it can be harmful to the victim. The author assumes that any timeless information could be exploited against a potentially catastrophic individual. He provides the example of Michael, a journalist who spent his late adolescent years in juvenile detention. Michael’s knowledge about being in juvenile detention is widely available on the Internet, which has caused him much distress. since he has to convince employers and partners about his past. The main strength of the text is the manner, in which Solove manages to convince the reader through using evidence from real examples of individuals, who were harshly treated by the Internet. A major counterargument to the Solove’s claim is that Internet has created a significant platform that will effectively punish individuals, who decide to break the social norms that hold human interaction together. Undeniably, the issue on the effects of Internet criticism or blogging is of great significance, since it will enable individual’s fathom how and to what extent they could criticize someone by enlightening them on the detrimental effects it could have on an individual’s life.

Chapter Two

In Solove’s second chapter, his major issue is the rapid manner, in which information is shared from a local perspective to a global perspective. The author argues that information in the modern age can reach a vast number of people in a while, and it only needs just being added on the internet. He alleges that social media platforms have led to the disclosure of personal information as well, which has its effect with respect to the shared information hence could either destroy or build one’s reputation. A major assumption that the author has is that everyone is part of social media. Solove shows the impact of information sharing through the website through job applicants who are disqualified from their post and available information social media websites. A major strength of this text is how Solove arranges his ideas by beginning with the evolution of information transmission, its link to reputation, and the impact it has. Solove’s arguments that the modern information sharing leaves no room for privacy could be countered by the argument that individuals choose what information to post; hence, one should take responsibility for their actions.

The World is Flat

In Friedman’s the World is flat, his main concern is the impact that communication has on globalization. He argues that the availability of technologies had and made it easy to communicate with people across the globe. He uses the evidence that he can travel to different parts of the world and has his business complete. It symbolizes the connection created by communication, which has enhanced globalization.

Analysis of All Texts

There is no major difference in Solove’s and Friedman’s texts, since both address the evolution of communication and the impact it has on the connectivity and sharing of information in the modern era. The authors come to a consensus that technological advance has enhanced easy communication. Friedman argues that evolution of technology has flattened the world meaning that it has made it easy to communicate. Likewise, Solove shows that the Internet has enhanced information sharing to the extent that it could be used to as a social norm enforcer. However, Sovoloke focuses on the both the advantages and individual and adverse social effects of information sharing in the modern era. The significance of this information sharing the modern era is to create awareness to the public on the benefits as well as the shortcomings related to it.