Jimmy Kimmel cleverly explains net neutrality using distinctly analog technology

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last updated 8 January 2015

"Net neutrality" is a very boring term for a pretty important idea: that all information on the internet should be treated equally, without preferential treatment for web services that can afford it. Lots of people on the internet have tried to explain net neutrality and the Federal Communications Commission's internal battle — and losing fight with a particular federal court — to enforce or undermine it. Jimmy Kimmel tried a different tactic on Wednesday night's Jimmy Kimmel Live. If you don't understand net neutrality or its importance — or if you like laughing at drunk guys in bathrobes — watch below. --Peter Weber

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.

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