Gemma Tarlach

No one really knows how the Internet will affect the world of popular entertainment, but as Gemma Tarlach of the Milwaukee Sentinel—Journal reports, many people are making predictions. Many of these are extremist, with some observers saying the Internet will revolutionize entertainment and others worrying that it will harm popular culture. In the middle are industry insiders who believe that the Internet will not have little impact on the kinds of entertainment people enjoy. Instead, technology will allow people easier access to entertainment and give them more control over how and when they enjoy their favorite music, movies, and television shows.

All of us are caught in the Charybdis of Internet—based entertainment- whether you own a computer or not, you can't avoid getting sucked into the...