The Discussion Paper Series
There is no absolute truth - this is the guiding principle for Prof. Wolfgang Kleinwächter, who edits the first of the discussion paper series. The Co:llaboratory Discussion Papers are meant as a platform to inspire the discourse about relevant Internet and society policy topics The series follows the motto “MIND”, which stands for Multi Stakeholder Internet Dialog. Accordingly, Kleinwächter wants to pick up topical and controversial questions regarding the governance and development of the Internet by inviting a variety of diverging opinions. Thought leaders get the opportunity to introduce controversial arguments in what may be called a modern-day pamphlet.
MIND always introduces a central argument in the form of a proposition essay and then offers responses by a variety of peers from the academic and technical community, private sector, civil society, as well as from government. Consequently, a dialogue will evolve, encompassing all important stakeholders and thus impacting the societal discourse.
The publications are thus debates captured in writing, which invite all interested readers to take part, for example, through online discussion on the interactive versions of the texts (interactive version of MIND#1 in German). This “multi stakeholder stress test” will not only bring forward international dialogue, but it will show where perspectives overlap.
There is no absolute truth - this is the guiding principle for Prof. Wolfgang Kleinwächter, who edits the first of the discussion paper series. The Co:llaboratory Discussion Papers are meant as a platform to inspire the discourse about relevant Internet and society policy topics The series follows the motto “MIND”, which stands for Multi Stakeholder Internet Dialog. Accordingly, Kleinwächter wants to pick up topical and controversial questions regarding the governance and development of the Internet by inviting a variety of diverging opinions. Thought leaders get the opportunity to introduce controversial arguments in what may be called a modern-day pamphlet.
Bertrand de La Chapelle, Vint Cerf and editor Wolfgang Kleinwaechter in Nairobi |
The publications are thus debates captured in writing, which invite all interested readers to take part, for example, through online discussion on the interactive versions of the texts (interactive version of MIND#1 in German). This “multi stakeholder stress test” will not only bring forward international dialogue, but it will show where perspectives overlap.