Too Much Information, Cass R. Sunstein‘s latest book, examines the effects of excessive information in our lives. Policymakers emphasize the public “right to know” but Sunstein takes a different tack, arguing that the focus should be on human well-being and the information that contributes to it.
Recorded 9/11/20
In addition to being a Professor of Law at Harvard, Sunstein served as Administrator of the White House Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs under President Obama. He is author of several books including “Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth and Happiness.”
Sunstein is interviewed by Charlie Sennott, the Editor-in-Chief of The GroundTruth Project.
Many Americans believe that we are currently experiencing a crisis in journalism due to the flood of misinformation, conspiracy theories and opinion, masquerading as fact. What do you think?
Many Americans believe there’s a crisis in journalism due to the flood of fake news, conspiracy theories and opinion, masquerading as fact. What do you think? Join us on 9/11 at 12:00 as @CassSunstein and journalist @CharlesSennott parse these questions. https://t.co/gXJcRizOFp pic.twitter.com/FooT9K4iWC
— Cambridge Forum (@camforum) August 25, 2020
Select Cambridge Forums are now available as free podcasts.
Find our podcast on iTunes, subscribe in an RSS reader, or subscribe by email.