The Economist is running another online debate, this one entitled
Internet democracy. This house believes that the internet is not inherently a force for democracy.
Defending the motion: Evgeny Morozov
Opposing the motion: John Palfrey
Dates: 23 February 2011 - Opening statements (on the website now)
28 February 2011 - Rebuttal statements
2 March 2011 - Closing statements
4 March 2011 - Post-debate/decision
Result - 42% agreed with the motion, 58% disagreed with the motion
[Other articles listed as background reading for this debate to be incorporated later:
Reaching for the kill switch Breaching the great firewall Hidden truths Worse than useless A cyber-house divided A show of strength or a sign of weakness? Defriended Facebook and freedom ]