“Code is law.”
What this quote means
Lawrence Lessig, a legal scholar and cyber theorist, asserts that computer code, like law, structures and regulates online behavior. This quote is fundamental to understanding digital governance issues: the technical choices of programmers have major political and social implications. It calls us to be aware of the impact of code on our lives and to participate in debates on digital regulation.
How to apply it daily
Become aware of the software and platforms you use. Research their policies and code, and support ethical or open-source alternatives.
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