'I Saw What You Did: Social Networks And The Death Of Privacy'

The expansion of social networks and the internet has left our access to information virtually limitless. Though mostly beneficial, the lack of boundaries online is not always an asset. “I Know Who You Are and I Saw What You Did: Social Networks and the Death of Privacy” by Lori Andrews concerns the role of the government in the regulation of the internet. While emphasizing the need for a “social network constitution” to protect the rights of internet users, the book covers the fundamental rights and protections that people are allowed and how they could be applied the internet. It clarifies how the rights of internet users have been violated in the past and provides examples of how they might be upheld in the future. The theme of “I Know Who

Each chapter explains a current problem that relates to the internet, such as search warrants, the right to connect, students and employees being penalized for speech on social networks, webcams, internet speech inciting harm, and biased court systems. The chapter then provides examples of how each problem is relevant and poses moral questions to be pondered. It also describes how current laws pertain to each problem while explaining how they are not sufficient. At the end of each chapter, the author ties the ideas presented to the idea of a social network constitution and explains how the problem would be addressed. This structure makes the book very clear and easy to compartmentalize since each major problem is clearly identified and connected it with its solution in the social network constitution. Each example is strong, accurate, and thoroughly explained, which enhances understanding of each idea and its relevance to today’s society. However, the author did show some bias in her use of evidence because it was all used to support the idea of this social network constitution, and evidence that contradicted the idea of a need for such a constitution was quickly dismissed. The clarity provided by the organization of the text and the strong, factual evidence used sufficiently supported Andrews’ recurring theme concerning the necessity of a social network

While it was engaging for the most part, especially where it delved into intriguing stories that furthered a specific point, the amount of evidence presented eventually became exhausting to read. The sheer amount of evidence presented was both a strength and weakness. It strengthened the book’s argument and showed how relevant and important it was through intriguing, relatable stories, especially when it could have seemed far-off and trivial. On the other hand, these digressions into occasionally complex stories made the book less engaging at some points. The book’s organization was also a strength, especially in the way that it advanced the book’s argument and developed its