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Computers have huge impacts on those with computers in their homes, and huge influence on those who don’t have computers. Rushkoff’s last four commandments tell of the negative impacts those who don’t have computers experience.
The seventh commandment is social. Rushkoff argues that those without computers are less involved in social groups and gossip that leaves them somewhat out of the loop of information.
The eight commandment is fact. Rushkoff argues that false statements dispayed on the internet spread less to other people than true ones (106). Those without computers are then more prone to believe in false statements because it hasn’t been peer reviewed by hundreds on the internet.
The ninth commandment is openness. Openness refers to the ability for one to share files and information. Sharing is not stealing, and those who don’t have computers are left with the only option to steal files (117).
The final commandment is programmed or be programmed. In this commandment Rushkoff is stating that those without computers are prone to be controlled by those with computers (134). Those without computers become software because they are being influenced by others and not contributing to the creation or influence of information on the internet.
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