When Napster first enabled users to exchange music files on the Internet, recording companies cried "foul" even though there were no laws to limit such exchanges. This gap between social norms and technology provides an illustration of what sociologist William Ogburn called __________.

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Cultural lag refers to the delay that occurs when social norms and values lag behind technological advancements. In the case of Napster, the ability to exchange music files online was a technological advancement that outpaced the development of social norms and laws to regulate it, leading to a gap or lag in cultural understanding.

When Napster First Enabled Users to Exchange Music Files on the Internet