Oxford Union Debate: Internet and Democratisation, Part 1

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Date

18 May 2007

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Speaking in favour of the Internet's force for democratisation were Jimmy Wales (Wikipedia), Chairman Bo Aung Din (Burma PDP) and Ron Deibert (University of Toronto), and speaking in opposition, Jonathan Zittrain (OII) Robert Amsterdam (Mikhail Khodorkovsky's Lawyer) and John Palfrey (Berkman Center).

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About the Oxford Union

The Oxford Union is the world's most prestigious debating society, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to Oxford. It has been established for 182 years, aiming to promote debate and discussion not just in Oxford University, but across the globe