IMO, the book is an interesting read - and is about information monopolies/oligopolies over the past century - in telephone, radio, movies, cable and computers - and the men who led them. Fast forward to the internet age: the focus moves toward three dominant firms - Google in information, Apple in products and online content and Facebook in social - and how, sooner rather than later, their "do no evil" play-books would change shape.
There have been many instances where the ISP, (internet service provider) shapes traffic on the network, or blocks it completely, when there are conflicts of interests - such as Comcast vs. bitorrent or Telus blocking traffic to union workers.
All these demand for what is called - the separation principle - just like we draw lines between the church and the state, news and editorial, investment advisory and investment services - in information, transport and content if separated, can be a means to prevent potential abuse. Net neutrality, which is a sub-set of this principle has been a topic of discussion and is part of legal policy. My take on this is: we don't want powerful telecom players or internet companies to dictate how we use the internet - be it on wired or wireless devices. Me, as a consumer, would like the internet to be open and a vehicle for choice.
Net Neutrality rules for wired is a good starting point.
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