The Freedom of Thought Podcast: An opportunity to explore the people behind the books, articles, arguments, and events that contribute to the law and public discourse. We interview the scholars and attorneys bringing fresh thinking to new challenges and questions, and ask: what makes you different? What are the convictions behind your engagement on controversial questions? How has your work shaped your thinking, and how have your ideas evolved? What have you learned about the value of freedom of thought?
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The Freedom of Thought Podcast: An opportunity to explore the people behind the books, articles, arguments, and events that contribute to the law and public discourse. We interview the scholars and attorneys bringing fresh thinking to new challenges and questions, and ask: what makes you different? What are the convictions behind your engagement on controversial questions? How has your work shaped your thinking, and how have your ideas evolved? What have you learned about the value of freedom of thought?
When Mozilla Fired Its Founder: On the 10 Year Anniversary of Brendan Eich Leaving His Company
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When Mozilla Fired Its Founder: On the 10 Year Anniversary of Brendan Eich Leaving His Company
Co-founder of Mozilla and creator of JavaScript, Brendan Eich had made remarkable contributions to the technology sector. He also had contributed $1,000 to the (successful) Proposition 8 campaign against same-sex marriage. On April 3, 2014, Mozilla forced him out of the company he had founded, with apologies for not having acted sooner. Watching it all unfold, Prof. Todd Zywicki was concerned, warning that this would not stop with financial contributions for ballot initiatives – that it was not a stable equilibrium. At least at the time, Inez Stepman was less troubled, confident that such disagreements could be resolved through market forces. Who was right? Join us for a conversation with Prof. Zywicki and Inez Stepman, as they reflect on the campaign against Brendan Eich, consider lessons learned, and discuss the implications for freedom of thought today. Featuring:
Prof. Todd J. Zywicki, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University Inez Stepman, Senior Policy Analyst, Independent Women’s Forum
The Freedom of Thought Podcast
The Freedom of Thought Podcast: An opportunity to explore the people behind the books, articles, arguments, and events that contribute to the law and public discourse. We interview the scholars and attorneys bringing fresh thinking to new challenges and questions, and ask: what makes you different? What are the convictions behind your engagement on controversial questions? How has your work shaped your thinking, and how have your ideas evolved? What have you learned about the value of freedom of thought?
