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Julian Assange, Wikileaks founder, discusses philosophy of censorship

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He’s been called a terrorist for his Wikileaks site, but Julian Assange has deep-rooted philosophical beliefs that have driven him to do what he does.

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Reaction Mixed on Assange Ecuador Asylum Decision

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Looking for Julian Assange in England

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The end of media as we know it? Maybe.

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The combination of the significant shifts in technology and the economic downturn may constitute a critical mass for changes in the media. Siva Vaidhyanthan, an associate professor of media studies at the University of Virginia, joins us.

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