2025 Technology, Media, & Privacy Law Conference
The 2025 Technology, Media, & Privacy Law Conference, titled "The Demand for BS and How to Stop It," is an annual event hosted by the University of Florida Levin College of Law. This conference brings together experts from law, journalism, and public policy to explore how technological advancements are reshaping privacy and free speech issues.
The 2025 conference focuses on misinformation as a problem of audience demand rather than supply. Key topics include clickbait, audience capture, trust in hyper-partisan media, and the causes of modern epistemic failure. Discussions will also explore promising methods to reduce the demand for low-quality information.
Notable sessions feature Agnes Callard from the University of Chicago discussing her forthcoming book "Open Socrates" with Patrick Collison, co-founder of Stripe. The event concludes with a keynote session by The Fifth Column, known for their incisive and humorous media commentary.
The conference is ideal for legal professionals, journalists, policymakers, and academics interested in the intersection of technology, media, and privacy law. Attendees will gain valuable insights into combating misinformation and understanding the evolving media landscape.
Speakers(16)
Agnes Callard
Associate Professor of Philosophy at University of Chicago
Agnes Callard is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Chicago, specializing in ancient philosophy and ethics.
Brandon Warmke
Associate Professor of Philosophy at Bowling Green State University
Brandon Warmke is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Bowling Green State University, focusing on moral and political philosophy.
Bryan Caplan
Professor of Economics at George Mason University
Bryan Caplan is a Professor of Economics at George Mason University, known for his work on public choice theory and libertarianism.
David Pinsoff
Postdoctoral Scholar at University of California, Los Angeles
David Pinsoff is a Postdoctoral Scholar at UCLA, researching political psychology and ideology.
Jane Bambauer
Professor of Law at University of Florida Levin College of Law
Jane Bambauer is a Professor of Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, specializing in privacy and data law.
Jieun Shin
Assistant Professor at University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
Jieun Shin is an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, researching social media and misinformation.
Jim Harper
Nonresident Senior Fellow at American Enterprise Institute
Jim Harper is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, focusing on privacy and civil liberties.
Lyrissa Lidsky
Professor of Law at University of Florida Levin College of Law
Lyrissa Lidsky is a Professor of Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, specializing in First Amendment and media law.
Myiah Hutchens
Associate Professor at University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
Myiah Hutchens is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, focusing on political communication and media effects.
Patrick Collison
Co-founder at Stripe
Patrick Collison is the co-founder of Stripe, a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet.
Robin Hanson
Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University
Robin Hanson is an Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University, known for his work on prediction markets and the economics of artificial intelligence.
Ted Hinchman
Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Florida State University
Ted Hinchman is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Florida State University, focusing on epistemology and philosophy of language.
The Fifth Column
The Fifth Column is a group known for providing caustic and humorous media commentary.
William Inboden
Executive Director at Clements Center for National Security
William Inboden is the Executive Director of the Clements Center for National Security, focusing on history and national security policy.
Yonathan Arbel
Assistant Professor of Law at University of Alabama School of Law
Yonathan Arbel is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Alabama School of Law, specializing in contract law and commercial law.
Zach Weissmueller
Producer at Reason
Zach Weissmueller is a producer at Reason, covering topics related to politics, culture, and technology.
Event Details
- Date
- February 14, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States
- Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom, Holland Hall 180
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, journalists, policymakers, and academics interested in technology, media, and privacy law.
- CLE Credits
- 8.0 General and 1.5 Technology CLEs approved by The Florida Bar.