Video - Lectures

Gregg Gordon, President of SSRN discusses the changing scholarly landscape

February 27, 2015
Video - Lectures

In his talk co-hosted by CMDS and the CEU Library, Gregg Gordon talks about the current status of social science research publications, problems and opportunities publishing faces, and the leading role of SSRN in this field.

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Helen Margetts: From Turbulent Politics to Chaotic Pluralism: How Social Media Shape Collective Action

February 17, 2015
Video - Lectures

Dr. Helen Margetts, Director of the Oxford Internet Institute talks about her upcoming book, Turbulent Politics, and on how social media shapes collective action.

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Jennifer Schradie: "The Labor of Democracy and the False Promise of Digital Activism"

February 2, 2015
Video - Lectures

Jennifer Schradie's lecture on the class dynamics of digital activism and the equality myths that surround online social movements. 

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Cory Doctorow: The Dystopian War on General Purpose Computers and What You Can Do About It

January 21, 2015
Video - Lectures

Increasingly complex and prevalent technology in computers "presents regulatory questions and our answers are some of the most significant we have in policy circles today," Doctorow said in his talk, "I CAN'T LET YOU DO THAT DAVE: The Dystopian War on General Purpose Computers and What You Can Do About It."

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