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Lessig talk to profs at Penn, what we owe

We owe the next generation so many things, one them being a society where following the law is natural and easy, where trust in our Democracy is reinforced in the way we engage in creative expression. Do yourself a favor and watch this talk by Lessig. In it he makes the case for why you [...]

Eben Moglen youtube short on bad deals

Horrible videography, but very good brief explanation of why the Novell & MS deal is so bad:

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13 minutes on drugs, rendition, jet plane.

Here’s an awesome investigative reporting piece that you should take a few minutes to listen to (requires flash). You can also download the piece (mp3).
It’s about a small plane crash in Mexico, Guantanamo Bay, the CIA, over 3 metric tons of cocaine, and why the FAA makes this all possible.
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Dana Perino: Beleaguered Prevaricator

Ouch.

I suggest jumping to the last minute. It gets pretty good. Also good is an exchange at about 2:45 in.

Lessig on Corruption

Worth watching.

Mentions Yochai Benkler in passing. Praise Paul Jones for assigning Wealth of Networks.