Open vs. Closed: Media, Government and Social Organization in the Information Age

Explore the dynamics of open and closed systems in government, media, and society through this thought-provoking lecture by Anne-Marie Slaughter, Princeton University's Bert G. Kerstetter '66 University Professor of Politics and International Affairs. Delve into the 21st-century divide between open and closed governments, challenging the traditional democracy vs. non-democracy paradigm. Examine the role of accountability, reader access, and emerging media platforms like Al Jazeera Stream in shaping information dissemination. Investigate the connections between open government, open society, and the open-source movement, and consider how these concepts relate to equality and democracy. Engage with discussions on polarization, politics, and the potential of cyberspace to address societal issues, while also exploring the evolving role of traditional media in an increasingly open world.

Introduction
Welcome
Richard Selanne and Frank Stanton
Open vs Closed
What is Open Government
What is Accountability
What is Open vs Closed
Government
Media
Reader Access
Al Jazeera Stream
Newspaper
Consumer
Open v Closed
Brain Pickings
Cold War
Open vs Closed Systems
Open Society
Democracy vs Open Society
Open Source Movement
Open Means Equal
Questions and Answers
polarization and politics
can be solved in cyberspace
traditional media in an open society