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For many oppositional movements, the Internet, while providing the opportunity to distribute information more quickly and cheaper, may have actually made their struggle more difficult in the long run.
Evgeny Morozov
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Evgeny Morozov
Age: 40
Born: 1984
Born: January 1
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