Televisions, videocassette recorders, and videotapes were not permitted in Afghanistan during the regime of the Taliban. This is an example of:

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An absorbing barrier to diffusion refers to a barrier that completely stops the spread of innovations or cultural elements. The Taliban regime's prohibition on televisions, videocassette recorders, and videotapes is an example of such a barrier, as it prevented the diffusion of these technologies and the cultural content they carry into Afghanistan.

Televisions, Videocassette Recorders, and Videotapes Were Not Permitted in Afghanistan