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1. In “The Virtual Community,” Howard Rheingold optimistically considers the potential effects of cyberspace on political liberties. Paraphrase/quote one line or passage that explains how this positive effect can happen, or one reason to be optimistic?
2. In Rheingold’s essay, what does the abbreviation “IRL” stand for?
3..Throughout the essay, Morse uses the word “code” as a pun or metaphor to compare computer codes that make software and cultural codes that define and limit the parameters of conventional identities and behaviors. Paraphrase and/or quote a passage (including page number) where she makes the comparison between computer coding and cultural coding.
4. On page 90, Morse considers the question of whether technology/cyberspace is masculine or feminine in character. What does she mean by “masculine” and my “feminine”? Write down the words she uses to define one versus the other.
5. Morse begins the essay by posing some questions regarding gender and cyberspace/virtuality. Write one of these questions (with the page number) and explain it briefly:
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