The first item up on the chopping block is called post-normal science (PNS).

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Data shared with the BBC by one ISP which wished to remain anonymous showed that peer-to-peer traffic dipped when the Pirate Bay block initially happened but returned to normal levels within a week.

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No matter what part of the normal radio spectrum you pick, you will find some material that will reduce, deflect or block the signal entirely.

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