Category Archives: Obscene Profits

Cybertraps Discussion Starters (July 17-July 23, 2017)

The table below contains links to some of the headlines that I have added to my research files during the week of July 17-July 23, 2017. I use these articles to update my lectures, as a source of inspiration for blog posts, and as background research for existing and forthcoming books. If you are an…

Cybertraps Discussion Starters (July 10-July 16, 2017)

The table below contains links to some of the headlines that I have added to my research files during the week of July 10-July 16, 2017. I use these articles to update my lectures, as a source of inspiration for blog posts, and as background research for existing and forthcoming books. If you are an…

[Podcast] The Communications Decency Act, Backpage, and Sex Trafficking: Should Congress Take Action?

[Update: 2017-07-12] As expected, last night’s discussion was lively. While there were considerable areas of agreement (beginning with the moral imperative to combat child sex trafficking), there were also some provocative debates about the role of major tech companies, the boundaries of speech, and the best options for moving forward. Kudos to host Cheri Roberts…

“The Nineties” on CNN Launches with “The One About TV”

Last night, CNN aired the first episode of its new documentary series, “The Nineties,” which focused on the changes that occurred in television during that decade. Among the major themes: development and then abandonment of shows aimed at an African-American audience, fragmentation of the television audience, increased vulgarity and nudity, a growing acceptance of gay…

Cybertraps Discussion Starters (July 3-July 9, 2017)

The table below contains links to some of the headlines that I have added to my research files during the week of July 3-July 9, 2017. I use these articles to update my lectures, as a source of inspiration for blog posts, and as background research for existing and forthcoming books. If you are an…

Cybertraps Discussion Starters (June 26-July 2, 2017)

The table below contains links to some of the headlines that I have added to my research files during the week of June 26-July 2, 2017. I use these articles to update my lectures, as a source of inspiration for blog posts, and as background research for existing and forthcoming books. If you are an…

Cybertraps Discussion Starters (June 19-June 25, 2017)

The table below contains links to some of the headlines that I have added to my research files during the week of June 19-June 25, 2017. I use these articles to update my lectures, as a source of inspiration for blog posts, and as background research for existing and forthcoming books. If you are an…

Cybertraps Discussion Starters (June 12-June 18, 2017)

The table below contains links to some of the headlines that I have added to my research files during the week of June 12-June 18, 2017. I use these articles to update my lectures, as a source of inspiration for blog posts, and as background research for existing and forthcoming books. If you are an…

Cybertraps Discussion Starters (June 5-June 11, 2017)

The table below contains links to some of the headlines that I have added to my research files during the week of June 5-June 11, 2017. I use these articles to update my lectures, as a source of inspiration for blog posts, and as background research for existing and forthcoming books. If you are an…

Cybertraps Discussion Starters (May 29-June 4, 2017)

The table below contains links to some of the headlines that I have added to my research files during the week of May 29-June 4, 2017. I use these articles to update my lectures, as a source of inspiration for blog posts, and as background research for existing and forthcoming books. If you are an…