Benkler mini-lecture at HLS

Prof. Yochai Benkler is making the argument(s) of his new book, The Wealth of Networks, (500+ pages; buy it or write about it), in 30 minutes here in Hauser 102 at HLS.  Whew — a lot of big ideas, and big words, in a short space.  He is considering two large problems. 1) What are … Read more

David Weinberger, inspired by Yochai Benkler's book tour visit

Yale Law School Prof. Yochai Benkler is here at Berkman for the day as part of his book tour for The Wealth of Networks.  At Fellows’ hour, this discussion is prompted by a back-and-forth about whether Cass Sunstein was right in his famous Republic.com argument (about the Daily Me). David Weinberger took issue with the … Read more

Yochai Benkler talk and book party, Tuesday, 4/18/06

This semester, our class on Internet, Law and Politics has been led through the power of new networks to affect politics by a new book, the Wealth of Networks, by Yochai Benkler.  This book is bound to be one of the most important statements on technology and politics of this generation.  It’s our great pleasure … Read more