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Larry Lessig Defends Concept of Institutional Corruption (May, 2015 Conference)

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<p>Larry Lessig's opening talk for the conference on Institutional Corruption (May 1, 2015) is now up on YouTube:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL2q2U2nTrWq1PE5ysWdnkwza34CDFrcg9&v… Discussion: Lessig/Thompson </a>   </p>

Institutional Corruption: Course summary for ethics professionals

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<p><u><strong>Ethical Reasoning: Institutional Corruption</strong></u> was a course held from January 28, 2014 through May 26, 2014 at Harvard College.  It was taught by Lawrence Lessig (Law School) and William E. English.  The course consisted of 26 lectures and accompanying materials.</p>

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Protecting Whistleblowers: Best Practices for Promoting Ethics in Government

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<h1 align="center"><strong><em>Best Practices for Promoting Ethics in Government</em></strong></h1>

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IC Course Lecture: CORRUPTING INFLUENCES

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<p><strong>Lecture by Dr. Bill English</strong></p>

<p>Larry Lessig has a concept of Institutional Corruption (IC) as a deviation from the purpose of the organization.  This is shown graphically by a compass pointing north--true north is the purpose of the organization; if you get pulled off of true north (like with a magnet pulling the compass off of north), that represents corrupting influences.</p>

<p>So the number one question is what is the purpose of your organization?  Why does it deviate from that purpose?</p>