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Science fiction writer, blogger, activist Cory Doctorow talks about his penchant for giving digital editions of his books away and his passionate critique of any person or entity that attempts to quash creativity with copyright laws.

Meet the start-ups that have the potential to turn conventional, commercial publishing upside down.

Recent research suggests that while children are impressionable, adult programmers don’t know their own strength (or weaknesses).

Why we must shift our attention from "save newspapers" to "save society."


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The Taliban, Groomed and Affectionate
In 2001 a photographer wandered into a photo studio near his Kabul hotel and discovered piles of captivating (and at one time illegal) Taliban portraits.

A Show of Riveting, Diverse Photojournalism
A look at the best of the 2009 Pictures of the Year International exhibit.

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Joss Whedon on Writing Strong Female Characters
If you’re at all interested in women in the media, you must watch this.

Fact Checking the Gasbags of TV and Talk Radio
The fact-checking website PolitiFact.com is taking on the truth-distorting pundits of TV and talk radio

Hyperbole, The Internet's Greatest Export
Twitter will not single-handedly save journalism. It’s also not silly or dumb.

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