Author: Sapphireskies99

Do we need openness in the internet?

Why do we need openness? What is the point of it? What are the benefits of it?

What is Openness? As defined by Oxford Languages it is a lack of restriction. Openness is not something most of us think about when it comes to the internet outright but it is an important factor. Since it is not regulated as strictly it allow for many opportunities. It permits us to have the following things:

1. Social and Economic Growth- due to the openness of the internet it allows for social and economic growth all over the world and not just in the larger countries. It allows for third world countries as well to benefit from the advantages it allows for.
2. Access to information- this is important because no matter where you are or who you are you can get ahold of the same information as anyone else.
3. Communication- this allows for businesses as well as individuals the ability to communicate and interact globally with no barriers.
4. Innovation- this allows for the development of technological advances such as standards and new policy initiatives.
5. Understanding and Tolerance of Cultures- this allows people globally to be aware and learn of new cultures. This allows for the acknowledgement and understanding of the differences of other cultures all over.
6. Media Ecosystem Protection- having this openness allows for the internet ecosystem to prevent anyone from having a monopoly on the Media Ecosystem.

Why is Accessibility important?

Accessibility to the internet is important because it allow for our society to be able to interact with the world on a global level and it does not restrict us. It does this in many ways that are listed below:

1. It allows for people to be able to become more involved in the world
2. It permits people to be able to express themselves and interact with other like themselves.
3. It saves people time and money.
4. It allows for people to access resources and training to help develop job skills
5. It allows for businesses to grow.
6. It allows people to overcome barriers they may face.
7. It just permits people the ability to do things that would not have ever been possible prior to the internet and the freedom and openness it has given us.

You can refer to some of the following webpages for more information about the importance of internet accessibility and openness:

Accessibility Importance https://accessibility.uncg.edu/for-all/why-important/

Internet Openness https://americancloud.com/blog/what-it-means-to-provide-a-free-and-open-internet-and-why-it-s-important