Limiting Knowledge in a Democracy, Social Research Conference February 24, 2010

This three-day conference, the 21st Conference in the Social Research series, begins Wednesday evening with a keynote address by Seymour Hersh at 6:00 p.m. Bob Kerrey will introduce Mr. Hersh and join him for Q & A after the address.

Join award winning journalists, distinguished scholars, and policy makers to examine how the U.S. government and other political and cultural institutions distort or otherwise affect the flow of information. What limits on access to knowledge safeguard our democracy and what limits erode it?

Public access to knowledge and information are the bedrock of all democratic societies, yet no society can function without limits on what can be known, what ought to be kept confidential, and what must remain secret. The tensions among these are ever present and continuously raise questions about the legitimacy of censorship, secrecy, and other limits on information. How do powerful political and social forces control information? How do new technological innovations impact control of information? What is necessary to ensure an informed public?

(Visit the conference website to review the full three-day program including speakers' short biographies, paper abstracts, and the registration page.)
Location:

Tishman Auditorium, Alvin Johnson/J. M. Kaplan Hall, 66 West 12th Street

Admission:

Regular: $35 for the full conference; $8 per session
Nonprofit staff and members: $15; $5 per session
Full time students (with valid ID): Free
New School students, alumni and faculty (with valid ID): Free

To register email [email protected] or calling 212-229-5776 x3121