In this powerful talk from TEDGlobal, Rebecca MacKinnon describes the expanding struggle for freedom and control in cyberspace, and asks: How do we design the next phase of the Internet with accountability and freedom at its core, rather than control? She believes the internet is headed for a "Magna Carta" moment when citizens around the world demand that their governments protect free speech and their right to connection.

Rebecca MacKinnon: Let's take back the Internet!

Let's take back the Internet!

Private companies' arbitrary censorship standards challenge the essence of free speech in democracies, shaping our digital lives.

In an era where technology intertwines with governance, ensuring Internet evolves in a citizen-centric manner becomes pivotal.

The digital sovereignty of companies influences global politics and personal freedoms, urging a call for the 'consent of the networked.'