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  • June 18, 2022
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  • Wall Street Journal

In Defense of Online Anonymity

By: Michael Luca
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Abstract

Lack of transparency on the internet may help fuel toxic dialogue, but it also encourages honest feedback and protects people against discrimination

Keywords

Transparency; Anonymity; Honesty; Social Media; Prejudice and Bias

Citation

Luca, Michael. "In Defense of Online Anonymity." Wall Street Journal (June 18, 2022).
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About The Author

Michael Luca

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