Testimony on Internet Filtering and Surveillance

Mister Chairman, distinguished members of the Committee: I would like to offer my deep appreciation for the Committee’s interest in this important matter. Congressional engagement is an important factor in deepening understanding of the nexus between global Internet freedom and corporate responsibility, and an essential element for ensuring that the Internet continues on its path … Read more

Terry Fisher's Testimony on Digital Media

Yesterday, Prof. Terry Fisher testified before a Congressional subcommittee on the digital media crisis on college campuses. He presented the idea of a digital media exchange, or “Noank Media” as the Canadian variant is called. This idea, presented initially in Prof. Fisher’s book Promises to Keep, is sounding less and less radical as time goes … Read more

Open Standards in Massachusetts: Summary of Remarks

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is making history by considering a policy that would ensure the long-term integrity of our data. The importance of this process cannot be overstated. The implications of a policy that supports the development and implementation of open standards, if done right, would have substantial positive implications over the long run, here … Read more