Who's Afraid Of Free Speech?
December 4, 2013
Washington, DC
On December 4, the PEN American Center, with partners Google and The Atlantic, gathered five globally renowned authors representing different generations, geographies, and mediums to discuss the challenges and imperatives of protecting free speech in the digital age.
The Internet has helped writers and artists reach audiences like never before, but it also gives governments unprecedented power to surveil and target individuals. The group of experts discussed the surveillance and censorship they've faced, and the impact of the Web on freedom for artists everywhere.
Presented by
Speakers
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E.L. Doctorow Author The Book of Daniel and Ragtime -
James Fallows National Correspondent The Atlantic -
Masha Gessen Author The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin -
Azar Nafisi Author Reading Lolita in Tehran -
David Simon Screenwriter, Producer, and Creator The Wire
