Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Fall Semester, 2007

MIT 6.805/STS085: Ethics and Law on the Electronic Frontier

Preparation for week of class on November 15
Origins of broadcast regulation in the US

There is no assignment for today, because you should be hard at work on your papers.

In class on Nov. 15, Hal will talk about broadcast regulation in the U.S and the lessons it holds about the role of metaphor in the way that society comes to regulate technology.

Writing

Take a look again at the schedule of paper assignments. For November 18th, we are expecting a complete draft with all sections written, and needing only polish and revision in response to our feedback. In other words, think of the final paper deadline as Nov. 18, together with a chance to do some revision at the end of the semester.

To help you with your writing, we will be holding clinics next week, according to the following schedule:

These are individualized sessions, so reserve a 30-minute time slot before you come by. Send email 6.805-staff@mit.edu to make an appointment.