The future of anonymity online

Taylor Lorenz , Gavin Karlmeier

18.05.2026 16:15–17:15
Stage 1
Englisch
(Kurz-) Vortrag
Politik & Gesellschaft
#Digitalpolitik #Überwachung #Zukunft & Utopie
For decades, anonymity has been the lifeblood of the open web, a tool for whistleblowers, a shield for the vulnerable, and a playground for creativity. Today, that shield is being dismantled under the guise of safety. Join Taylor Lorenz as she examines the "global free speech recession" and the rise of identity-linked browsing.

The talk is followed by a moderated conversation.

Dieser Programmpunkt wird durch die Stiftung Mercator unterstützt. / This programme session is supported by Stiftung Mercator.

Taylor Lorenz will be signing her book “Extremly Online" at the Kulturkaufhaus Dussmann Book table on May 18 from 17:30 - 18:00.

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