Overview
Explore the challenges facing the First Amendment in the modern era through this thought-provoking 48-minute talk by Tim Wu at The Aspen Institute. Examine how techniques pioneered by Russian and Chinese governments are being used to control speech, discredit the press, and manipulate public debate in the United States. Analyze whether the First Amendment, originally designed to combat royal censorship, remains effective in today's digital landscape. Investigate potential solutions for protecting the integrity of political discourse and elections in the face of these new forms of attack. Gain insights into the evolving nature of free speech and press freedom in an age of information warfare and technological manipulation.
Syllabus
Is the First Amendment Obsolete?
Taught by
The Aspen Institute