Founding Fathers and Cyberspace

Raymond Gifford, President of the Progress & Freedom Foundation, moderated a panel discussion that related the Founding Fathers to the Inter… read more

Raymond Gifford, President of the Progress & Freedom Foundation, moderated a panel discussion that related the Founding Fathers to the Internet and other communications developments. Aspen Institute President Walter Isaacson spoke about how Benjamin Franklin might feel about the World Wide Web: “He would definitely have a web site, but probably not a web log.” Temple University Law Professor David Post spoke about how Thomas Jefferson might feel about the Internet and his opinions on eighteenth century media and journalism. Following their remarks, the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. close

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Program ID:
181401-2
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Aspen, Colorado, United States
First Aired:
Sep 02, 2004 | 3:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Nov 27, 2004 | 1:21am EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Sep 02, 2004 | 3:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 20, 2004 | 10:10pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Nov 21, 2004 | 1:11am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Nov 26, 2004 | 10:21pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 27, 2004 | 1:21am EST | C-SPAN 2
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