The false rumor that President Barack Obama is Muslim has been getting a lot of attention recently, fueled in part by a new poll suggesting a growing number of Americans believe it to be true. The rumor itself isn't new - it's been around since before Mr. Obama began his run for the Presidency. But it has been spreading rapidly lately - due in large measure to the Internet.
Full Story | CommentWhat can I say online? Is my government punishing me for who I call, or what I write? How can I be sure I’m seeing everything the Internet has to offer?
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In This SectionWho am I online? What does it mean to have virtual friends? How is my culture changing because of mobile phones or the world wide web?
In This SectionWhat does the world know about me? Is someone listening to my phone calls? How much control do I have over my personal information on the Internet?
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"The Internet, mobile phones, and other digital devices are transforming our lives in fundamental and often unpredictable ways. “Digital Frontiers” investigates how real world concepts like privacy, identity and freedom are evolving in the virtual world."