Internet Censorship

The internet has proved a powerful tool in communication and information sharing, connecting people all over the globe faster than ever in more ways than thought possible. Given the amount of influence over our lives, one might argue it has essentially become another face of infrastructure. Since the inherent openness of the internet makes it an excellent tool for information sharing, ideas and information can spread faster and to more people than ever thought possible. However, in many places we find this frowned upon. Here, we documents various countries who deliberately censor content that has nothing to do with offensive or inappropriate subjects, as well as some of the progress going on in the international realm.