With Ethan Zuckerman, author of the new book Mistrust: Why Losing Faith in Institutions Provides the Tools to Transform Them, and Nicholas Carr, author of the newly reissued The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to our Brains Tuesday, February 9th at 7pm EST via Zoom Free & open to all; RSVPs required Co-sponsored by 1Berkshire and the Berkshire Innovation Center The rise of mistrust is provoking a crisis for representative democracy—solutions lie in the endless creativity of social movements. Join us online February 9th for an interactive live discussion with Ethan Zuckerman, founder of the Institute for Digital Public Infrastructure at the University of Massachusetts
The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents Professor James Acker on Uncovering Wrongful Convictions Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:00 - 4:30 pm EST Online via Zoom Click here to register safely and securely online or call 413.236.2190. This presentation will examine several aspects of wrongful convictions: miscarriages of justice that involve the conviction and punishment of persons who have been found guilty of committing crimes although factually innocent. The leading causes of wrongful convictions will be explored, with illustrative case studies, and suggested reforms designed to guard against their recurrence will be identified. Questions and additional discussion following the presentation will be
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