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When It Comes to Politics, The Internet Is Closing Our Minds

Does the internet poison politics? It’s been argued that the rise of “personalization,” the use of algorithms to filter what you see online, and easy access to the like-minded, have served to reinforce our pre-conceptions. Is the information bubble a myth, or is it undermining civic discourse? Is the rise of social media really broadening our world views, or narrowing them? *Panelists subject to change.

For the motion: Lawrence Lessig, Eli Pariser. Against the Motion: Evgeny Morozov, Jacob Weisberg. Moderator: John Donvan is a correspondent for ABC News Nightline. He has served as ABC White House Correspondent, along with postings in Moscow, London, Jerusalem and Amman.











When: Tue., Apr. 17, 2012 at 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: NYU Skirball Center
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212-998-4941
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Does the internet poison politics? It’s been argued that the rise of “personalization,” the use of algorithms to filter what you see online, and easy access to the like-minded, have served to reinforce our pre-conceptions. Is the information bubble a myth, or is it undermining civic discourse? Is the rise of social media really broadening our world views, or narrowing them? *Panelists subject to change.

For the motion: Lawrence Lessig, Eli Pariser. Against the Motion: Evgeny Morozov, Jacob Weisberg. Moderator: John Donvan is a correspondent for ABC News Nightline. He has served as ABC White House Correspondent, along with postings in Moscow, London, Jerusalem and Amman.

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