How Does the Hourglass Structure of the Internet Allow for Innovations

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Essay

How does the hourglass structure of the Internet allow for innovations and technological advances? Illustrate with an example.

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Definitions:

Potassium Chloride

A mineral supplement used to treat or prevent potassium deficiency, also used in certain medical tests and procedures.

Hypokalemia

A medical condition characterized by low levels of potassium in the bloodstream.

Volume-Control Device

A device that regulates the volume of sound emitted by electronic equipment or the flow of liquid or gas.

Kanamycin

An antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections by inhibiting the production of bacterial proteins.