The End of Politics as We Knew It?
September 8, 2005
Examining the Internet and Its Impact on Political Participation
The 2004 Presidential election marked the Internet's arrival as a serious force in political campaigns. The future promises even more dramatic uses of information technology. To date, the World Wide Web, email, and bloggers have already revolutionized journalism. Going forward, new technologies, such as video on demand, interactive television and online gaming, will change our political system in ways we can barely fathom. To consider the implications of these changes, we are bringing together an outstanding group of political and media observers and participants. In particular, we will evaluate how these technologies are creating opportunities to engage citizens as well as how they are challenging and transforming the traditional media.
- Phil Weiser
Executive Director
Silicon Flatirons
Professor
University of Colorado Law School
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- Dan Gillmor
Blogger Extraordinaire
Grassroots Media Inc.
- Rolland Johnson
CEO
Three Eagles Communications
- James Morgese
General Manager
Rocky Mountain PBS
- Joe Waz
Senior Vice President
Comcast Corporation
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- Melissa Boasberg
Former Deputy Director of Internet Operations
Kerry/Edwards '04
- Jim Carpenter
Director of Colorado Office
Former Campaign Manager
Senator Ken Salazar
- John Gastil
Professor of Communication
University of Washington
- David Skaggs
Executive Director
Center for Democracy & Citizenship
Former Member of Congress
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