Over-Speculation
Developing an accurate definition for the word privacy that applies to everyone could easily be described as a tedious task. A brief overview of the subject suggests that many consumers are being profiled into databases that will enable internet advertising moguls "to give you only the news you want" (Cobb 439). This speculation proves to be reasonable, judging by the fact that it is already occurring. The conflict lies in the further speculations of these advertising techniques. Some say that this method of endorsement will shape a democratic public into a diversity-deprived nation. Others appreciate the convenience, embellish in the hospitality, and welcome the exploitation of further technological advancements. After viewing both point and counterpoint arguments, the justification of the word privacy remains unclear. However, the counterpoint proceeds to gain better credibility through the use of less speculation. Russ Cobb, a graduate student in Spanish at the University of Texas at Austin, introduces an interesting theory regarding the importance of one's ZIP code. Cobb elaborates "by requesting your ZIP code in all online transactions, advertisers are allowed to construct a general profile of your interests" (
Everything's an Argument With Readings. A slippery slope fallacy is used to appeal to emotional argument when Cobb foresees "the cynical intellectual [. This lead to his strongest point, the assessment that larger companies are purchasing all of this profile information in order to monopolize the market and tailor news accor!dingly. ] twenty-something techies with six figure salaries" (Cobb 439). A brief anecdote follows about the "unforeseen cultural consequence of Internet commerce" in which Wynar humors his audie!nce. This theory holds good reasoning, and for that matter deserves further speculation. The article written by Russ Cobb started with great evidence, and led to rational speculation. The most effective piece of Wynar's article was his introduction. This speculation was well worth giving a few seconds to picture. If an author can not gain a reader's trust, then the audience is skeptical about the credibility of the speculation. "Counterpoint: Paranoid Privacy Hawks Don't Realize How Good They've Got It.
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