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In Pursuit of the Limping Truth
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“Falsehood flies, and the truth comes limping after it,” Jonathan Swift remarked over three centuries ago. Today, in an era of instant communication, this observation is more relevant than ever. Social media platforms have revolutionized access to information but have also become vectors for misinformation and disinformation, allowing falsehoods to…
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Reining in Big Tech: Updates to the Antitrust Regime
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced new legislation to the U.S. Senate earlier this year in response to perceived continuous overreach by American technology companies. This legislation aims to modify sections of the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914 that define unethical business practices and uphold workers’ rights. Critics argue that the…
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Fake News and Filter Bubbles: Rethinking Counterspeech in the Age of Social Media
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Since the 2016 U.S. presidential election, many pundits and politicians have denounced “fake news” as a new, corrosive force in public discourse. While it is commonly agreed that a well-informed public is vital for democracy, attempts at regulating news can be both legally and morally complicated. Based on precedent set…
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Weaken the US Patent System to Encourage Innovation
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Does current US patent law protect entrepreneurs or inhibit innovation?
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The Great Firewall: A Closer Look at Digital Censorship in China
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Researchers investigate the who, what, and why of digital censorship in China
