“Speech, Privacy, and the Internet” Law School conference
Speech, Privacy, and the Internet: The University and Beyond
November 21-22 (Fri & Sat)
Courtroom, Law School, 1111 E 60th St
Co-organizers: Martha Nussbaum, Cass Sunstein
Keynote: Lawrence Lessig (Stanford)
The conference is devoted to an interdisciplinary discussion of the legal and ethical issues posed by the new ways in which privacy can be invaded. The current rise in invasive personal gossip, much of it anonymous and much of it directed at students, often by other students, creates an atmosphere that threatens to disrupt the climate of instruction. On the other hand, restrictions on such internet sites raise delicate free speech issues. What challenges do these developments raise on campus, and what direction should universities take to meet these challenges?