cyberlibertarianism

noun

A form of libertarianism that views the Internet or cyberspace as a means of attaining individual existence without central governments.

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Meanings

nouncyberlibertarianism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of libertarianism that views the Internet or cyberspace as a means of attaining individual existence without central governments.

    In the Western states, the new cyberlibertarianism melds comfortably with traditional leave-me-alone-ism.

    1996 December 9, Michael Kinsley, “America Tiptoes to the Left”, in Time, page 42
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    Cyberlibertarianism refers to a perspective (some would say philosophy) which claims that cyberspace and the Internet should be regarded as uncontrolled and unregulated electronic spaces where anyone is free to be whatever they wish and express themselves however they like.

    2004, David Bell, Cyberculture: The Key Concepts, page 43

    Unabashed cyber-libertarianism, combined with an avaricious and wholly unconflicted brand of consumerism, permeates America's digital elite.

    2015, Jacob Silverman, Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection

Origin

From cyber- + libertarianism.

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