Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First Amendment
October 23, 2024
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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Lewis Hall, 5th floor at the Berkman Klein Center's Multi-Purpose Room 515
1557 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138

“Freedom of speech has never been more important—or more controversial. From debates about what’s permissible on social media, to the politics of campus speakers and corporate advertisements, the First Amendment is incessantly in the news and constantly being held up as the fundamental principle of American democracy. Yet, in reality, it has contributed more to eroding our democracy than supporting it.”
The Institute for Rebooting Social Media (RSM) is pleased to welcome Mary Anne Franks to discuss her new book, Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First Amendment, in which she emphasizes the distinction between what speech a democratic society should protect, and what speech a democratic society should promote–particularly online. Featuring BKC Faculty Director Jonathan Zittrain.
This event is part of the RSM Fall Speaker Series.