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Citizenship in a Networked Age (Part 4): Concluding Thoughts Jul 02, 2020

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For the fourth and final episode in a miniseries centered around a new Oxford University report on “Citizenship in a Networked Age,” Adam White is joined once again by two of the report’s co-authors: Professor Andrew Briggs and Dr. Dominic Burbidge. They further explore issues raised in the previous two panels’ discussions of “Community, Platform, and Institution” and “Algorithmic vs. […]

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Citizenship in a networked age (part 3): Democratic vs. algorithmic decision-making Jun 25, 2020

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For the third episode in a miniseries centered around a new Oxford University report on “Citizenship in a Networked Age,” Adam White explores democratic and algorithmic decision-making. Can we draw a clear distinction between the two categories? How should we understand them in terms of efficiency, accuracy, dignity, and other values? He’s joined in this […]

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Citizenship in a Networked Age (Part 2): Community, Platform, and Institution Jun 18, 2020

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AEI's Adam White and his panel discuss the influence of the internet on our relationships, communities, and institutions in Part 2 of this 4-part series

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Citizenship In A Networked Age (Part 1) Jun 11, 2020

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AEI's Adam White and a panel discuss the changing relationship of human nature and modern technology, and the benefits and dangers tech can bring to society

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‘Repugnant Laws’: A book event with Keith Whittington Jun 04, 2020

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Even before the US Constitution was ratified, the notion of empowering federal judges to declare statutes unconstitutional was controversial and complicated. Since Marbury v. Madison (1803), judicial review has become essential to the Supreme Court’s role in our republic. Yet the Court’s actual exercise of that power in many instances reignited political controversy. In his […]

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Boris Johnson’s Brexit Challenge May 28, 2020

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Following his convincing electoral victory, Boris Johnson still faces two daunting challenges. The first is to negotiate a permanent economic relationship with the European Union by the end of 2020. The second is to maintain the integrity of the United Kingdom following the Scottish National Party’s strong showing in the election. Our panel of experts, […]

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COVID-19: A food supply crisis or a hunger crisis? May 21, 2020

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COVID-19 has devastated the US economy, disrupted the nation’s food supply chains, significantly affected federal and state safety-net programs for low-income households, and catastrophically damaged the financial well-being of tens of millions of families. These impacts are disproportionately disrupting the lives and incomes of the most vulnerable populations — perhaps especially children, single-parent households, the […]

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North Korea’s control tower: The Organization and Guidance Department May 07, 2020

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AEI's Nick Eberstadt leads a panel discussing the role of North Korea's Organization and Guidance Department and it's key role within the repressive state

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Should universities be more like corporations? With UVA President James Ryan Apr 30, 2020

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UVA's James Ryan joins Rick Hess to discuss the evolving role of universities in society and how they should adapt to the new expectations placed on them.

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AEI Election Watch: Examining the 2020 contests Apr 23, 2020

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Three days before the South Carolina Democratic primary, AEI’s election experts convened for the first Election Watch event of the 2020 campaign. With interest in the 2020 elections at record levels, AEI’s Election Watch team returns to help you navigate 2020’s important contests. The panel of experienced analysts will discuss fundamentals including the calendar, the […]

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