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Why three professors changed their minds - Harvard Law School
- Harvard Law School held its annual 'Why I Changed My Mind' event with Bowie, Benkler, and Power.
- Bowie described shifting from litigation to broader political participation as key to institutional change.
- Power emphasized correcting false narratives through early, direct engagement beyond press statements.
- Power discussed ‘door-to-door myth busting’ as a tactic to reach officials and everyday citizens.
- Benkler shifted focus from open internet ideals to prioritizing market-institution dynamics.
- Bowie noted the limits of litigation and the need for lawmaking and community organizing.
- Zittrain moderated the event, guiding reflections on changing advocacy approaches.
- Power’s career spans government, journalism, and human rights advocacy.
- The event addressed recent political challenges and the practicality of changing minds.
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