Author Archives: Lessig

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Lesterland: the talk, the eBook & the aBook (as in audio book)

Today, the wonderful people at TED release my TED talk. At the same time, we’re releasing an eBook based on the talk. And as an innovation still, if you get the book through the TED platform, you can hear me … Continue reading

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TarenSK: Bombshell: New evidence that Steve Heymann committed serious prosecutorial misconduct

TarenSK: Bombshell: New evidence that Steve Heymann committed serious prosecutorial misconduct: tarensk: The prosecution didn’t just show poor judgment in its prosecution of Aaron. In addition, Steve Heymann actively broke the law and violated Aaron’s constitutional rights. Below, you can … Continue reading

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TarenSK: MIT/Boston memorial event: March 12, 4pm

TarenSK: MIT/Boston memorial event: March 12, 4pm: tarensk: Next Tuesday, March 12, at 4pm, the last of the memorial services for Aaron that I’m attending will take place in Boston at the MIT media lab (where Aaron’s father works). Speakers … Continue reading

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The blessings of jetlag

On Saturday I returned from .GE — where I didn’t sleep at all. Saturday I slept some, but last night critical, as I had two final days to put the final parts on the lecture I must give Tuesday: Aaron’s … Continue reading

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"They Know We Know It." Get Politicians On The Record About Corruption

“There’s another challenge that we must address and it is the corrupting force of the vast sums of money necessary to run for office. The unending chase for money I believe threatens to steal our democracy itself.” No, that’s not … Continue reading

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.GE warm; .GE hot

So as I packed for the trip to Tblisi this morning, I was happy to read that they’re in a warm spell — temperatures in the low 60s.  But as I sit on the train and watch the news unfold, … Continue reading

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2 .GE

On my way (by train via DC to avoid #Nemo) to Georgia (as in .GE) to help/learn/think about their latest constitutional crisis. Twenty years ago this work began, with a delegation from Georgia traveling to the University of Chicago and … Continue reading

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#AaronSwartz's DC Memorial

I was very sad (irrationally so, as I spend way too much time preparing for talks) that the AV wizards didn’t have audio during my talk at Aaron’s DC Memorial Monday. Nonetheless, the event was amazing, and you should watch … Continue reading

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the next words: A Lecture on Aaron's Law

When a law professor is given a “chair” s/he gives a lecture in honor of the honor. I am the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership. On February 19, at 5pm @ HLS, I was scheduled to give … Continue reading

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