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Political Leadership in Times of Digital Populism

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Explore the intersection of political leadership and digital populism in this thought-provoking TEDxBerlinSalon talk by Lawrence Lessig, Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School. Delve into the challenges faced by modern democracies in the digital age, examining the impact of corruption and the rise of digital populism. Learn about pivotal moments in recent history, such as the SOPA and PIPA controversies, and their implications for democratic processes. Analyze the fight for democracy in the digital era and the confidence we can have in our ability to effect change. Examine the case of Carmen Ortiz and its significance in the context of digital populism. Gain insights from Lessig's extensive experience in law, technology, and governance as he presents a compelling perspective on the future of political leadership in an increasingly digitized world.

Syllabus

Intro
Corruption
Digital populism
SOPA PIPA
The fight for democracy
The question
We can be confident
Our challenge
Carmen Ortiz
First true digital populism

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