"Judges wear legal professionalism and precedent as a mantel that secures legitimacy for their decisions. It's how they distinguish themselves from politicians or administrative agencies, while wielding power that is sometimes much greater than those democratically accountable actors."
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Yochai Benkler is a renowned legal scholar and a pivotal figure in the fields of information law and digital communication, best known for his groundbreaking work on the commons-based peer production and the implications of the Internet on society. Born in 1964 in New York City, he has significantly influenced the understanding of how collaborative efforts can drive innovation. As a professor at Harvard Law School, Benkler’s insights into the intersection of technology and society continue to inspire discussions on digital rights and the future of knowledge sharing.
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"We suffered a terrible blow on 11 September 2001. We responded with fear and anger. A fight-or-flight response is adaptive in any species. For us, given our power, fight was the only response we could imagine."
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