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Index on Censorship and the Institute for Human Rights and Business hosted the launch of Rebecca MacKinnon’s new book, Consent of the Networked: The Worldwide Struggle for Internet Freedom on the 27 February. If you missed out, you can listen here.
Rebecca MacKinnon is the co-founder of Global Voices Online. In her new book she argues that a global struggle for control of the Internet is now underway. At stake are no less than civil liberties, privacy and even the character of democracy in the 21st century. Listen for a discussion with the author, along with writer and journalist Salil Tripathi. Chaired by Jo Glanville, Editor of Index on Censorship.
Date: 27 February
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Free Word Centre, London
Index on Censorship and the Institute for Human Rights and Business invite you to attend the launch of Rebecca MacKinnon’s new book, Consent of the Networked: The Worldwide Struggle for Internet Freedom.
Rebecca MacKinnonis the co-founder of Global Voices Online. In her new book she argues that a global struggle for control of the Internet is now underway. At stake are no less than civil liberties, privacy and even the character of democracy in the 21st century. Join us for a discussion with the author, along with writer and journalist Salil Tripathi. Chaired by Jo Glanville, Editor of Index on Censorship, followed by a drinks reception.
Register to attend: [email protected]
Rebecca MacKinnon, internet freedom guru and Global Network Initiative / Global Voices stalwart was at TEDGlobal 2011, in Edinburgh yesterday.
Ahead of the January 2012 of her new book, Consent of the Networked: A Citizen’s Guide to the Worldwide Struggle For Internet Freedom, MacKinnon was reiterating her belief that the internet is headed for a Magna Charta moment when citzens rise up to demand their governments protect free speech online. She draws a fascinating correlation between the factors that led to the “great charter” in 1215 and modern interet censorship.
Take the time to watch it.