What accurate prediction was made in 1969 by Paul Baran about the coming effects of "electrical information"?

A. Greater information availability would lead to governmental collapse.
B. Greater choice of information would lead to a decline in dialogue within communities.
C. Greater choice of information would lead to greater political participation.
D. Cultural segregation would decrease as choice of information increased.


Answer: B

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