17.THE CYBERSPACE

 17.THE CYBERSPACE

'Cyberspace'is an article written by Esther Dyson. Here Esther Dyson says that modern mind is going after news fields and areas. We like to make rules instead of following them. In cyberspace we can experience freedom and privacy. It is a world where we need not worry about others.In the past cyberspace was a playground of computer experts and techies only . Nowadays it is accessible for all sections of society. People of different age groups, such as children, teenagers and adults visit cyberspace. There is the threat that children might misuse internet.

Esther Dyson compares Cyberspace to real estate. „Real estate‟ comprises of the land and the building on it. There might be different types of buildings and land areas for different purposes, like school, shopping mall, church, park, etc. Cyberspace is a virtual or computer generated real estate. Instead of different types of buildings, in cyber world we have various types of websites Some are free and some has to be paid.There are some sites good for children where as there are websites we must always avoid. 

Some misuse the freedom on cyberspace. Such misuses makes cyberspace a nastyplace. So to be a good „netizen‟ we have to regulate ourselves.As it is a place with unlimited freedom we need to have self –rule instead of being under any external rule.Cyberspace can be divided into three categories 

L. Private email conversations 

2. Information and entertainment services

3. Real communities 

These are groups of people who communicate among themselves (As in Whatsapp group, Facebook, etc.) Esther Dyson reiterates that there are no power structures in cyberspace.Everyone can enjoy their freedom.When in a democratic environment the rule of majority is the important factor and minority is sidelined ,in cyberspace even minorities will be given as much freedom as given to the majorities.Dyson concludes the article by pointing that cyberspace is never a perfect world. We have individual choice and individual responsibility .The people who use it with discretion and wisdom can survive well in cyber world and others might not gain good result from this world.