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“Another view is Western companies chartered in societies that believe in this kind of censorship shouldn't be carrying water for societies that do.”

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Jonathan Zittrain

Jonathan Zittrain is a renowned law professor known for his research on internet law and policy. Born on December 24, 1969, he graduated from Harvard University and has been a professor at Harvard Law School. Zittrain's research focuses on issues such as network openness, copyright, privacy, and cybersecurity. more

“There are some conversations that are undeniably improved when the rule going in is that you have to stand behind what you say and have to wear a name tag when you do it. But that's certainly not all conversations. People might be prepared to ethically stand behind what they say, but might be in a position that they can't afford to lose their house over it. Speech shouldn't just be for people with lawyers.”

People Might House Names Loses Behinds Position Conversation Speech Prepared Lawyer Over It Be Prepared Tag

Author:Jonathan Zittrain

“While the Internet is censored in China, the censorship is allowing a level of speech to take place that's unprecedented.”

Levels Internet Speech China Allowing Censorship Unprecedented Censored

Author:Ethan Zuckerman

“The culture around here is much less cutthroat than it is in, say, Silicon Valley, or even within the non-profit culture in D.C.”

Culture Profit Valleys Silicon Silicon Valley Non Profit

Author:Ethan Zuckerman

“We are in an era where censorship is creeping back in through the Patriot Act and where people are.. being intimidated not to speak about what we should be speaking about.”

People Should Speak Eras Censorship Patriot Intimidated Patriot Act

Author:Gerald Nicosia