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Henry Farrell

Henry Farrell is a professor of international politics and democracy at Johns Hopkins’ Stavros Niarchos Agora Institute and School of Advanced International Affairs.

Articles

New tools and technology policy might help, but politics come first.

Glen Weyl, Henry Farrell

How can democratic societies protect—and protect themselves from—the free flow of digital information?

Henry Farrell, Bruce Schneier

We live in Philip K. Dick’s future, not George Orwell’s or Aldous Huxley’s.

Henry Farrell

Nancy MacLean’s new book has set off a heated debate. But strong claims require strong evidence, and mistakes could mislead liberals and the left.

Henry Farrell, Steven M. Teles

The struggle over the power of the Catholic Church.

Henry Farrell

China Miéville’s other reality.

Henry Farrell

Can the netroots reshape American democracy?

Henry Farrell

Forums

How can democratic societies protect—and protect themselves from—the free flow of digital information?

Henry Farrell, Bruce Schneier

Forum Responses

Our current information ecosystem is simply not well suited to democracy.
Henry Farrell, Bruce Schneier

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