Christian Cotton – författare

WikiLeaks is famous—or infamous—for publishing secret material, including classified government documents, confidential videos and emails, and information leaked by whistleblowers, some of them anonymous, others revealing their identities. WikiLeaks claims to have compiled a database of more than ten million “forbidden” documents. Its founder and leader, Australian activist Julian Assange proclaims that the public is entitled to the truth and that “information wants to be free.”WikiLeaks activities have polarized opinion, with some claiming its operations are traitorous and harmful, and others defending its releases as necessary exposure of wrongdoing.In WikiLeaking: The Ethics of Secrecy and Exposure, professional philosophers with diverse opinions and backgrounds deliver their provocative insights into WikiLeaks.● If leaking secrets sometimes causes harm, can this harm be outweighed by the benefit of more people knowing the truth?● How much of WikiLeaks information is true, and does it matter that some of it might be erroneous or misleading through lack of context?● Is the prevalence of leaking an automatic outcome of the value of free expression, as enshrined in the First Amendment?● If it’s wrong to lie, does this imply that it’s always right to speak the truth?● Does selective media bias require to be countered by unpredictable leaking?● Can there be too much information? And if so, how can citizens protect themselves against information overload?● WikiLeaks activists are guided by a code of ethics. How does this compare with the professional ethics of conventional journalists?● When French politician Emmanuel Macron included deliberate falsehoods in his emails, knowing they would be leaked, he showed the relation between leaking and “bullshit,” as defined by Harry Frankfurt. Can we expect the prevalence of leaking to increase the volume of bullshit?● The existence of government necessitates the practice of subterfuge and double-dealing by statesmen, but the culture of democracy calls for transparency. How can we fix the boundary between necessary deception and the public’s “right to know”?● Leaking exposes what some powerful person wants to be kept secret. Is leaking always justified whenever that person wants to keep their own immoral actions secret, and is leaking not justified when the keeper of secrets has done nothing wrong?

The laboratory department of the hospital was bustling with people coming and going.Bessie held up the test sheet in front of her in disbelief, her pupils narrowed slightly."You mean, I''m pregnant?""correct."The female nurse is used to it. She quickly organized the documents and said calmly: "However, the image of the fetus is unstable. Miss Qiao should take a pregnancy test as soon as possible."Qiao Luyi''s fingers couldn''t help but tremble slightly, and huge joy surged through her body.She has been married for three years.Although it was a surrogate marriage at first, he was still very kind to her at the wedding banquet. The two respected each other as guests, and the three years passed happily.Her only regret is that she has no children. Hospital examination revealed that due to congenital problems, it was difficult for the embryo to implant.Bessie was very disappointed when she learned the news.Hold her and coax her gently."Qiaoqiao, it doesn''t matter. Children are not necessary. It''s enough to have you in my life."Later, every time she mentioned this matter, Cheng Jinyan would ask for it from her, leaving her with no energy to think about anything else.Memories came to mind, and Qiao Lu''s face gradually grew hot when she thought of the man''s handsome and delicate face.Now that he knows that he is pregnant, he will be very happy.Bessie thanked the nurse and walked out of the hospital.She couldn''t wait to share the good news with Cheng Jinyan, but the man just told her this morning that he was going to the company to attend a very important meeting.So Bessie suppressed her excitement, didn''t call, and planned to go directly to the company to surprise him.After arriving at the company, Bessie went directly to the top floor.The place outside the president''s office seemed particularly deserted for some reason. Past secretaries are gone.Bessie didn''t want to think too much and touched the white door with her hand.The cold male voice stopped her movement."Mom, I told you three years ago that the only person I love in my heart is that no matter what the relationship is, I will only be with her in this life.""Qiao Luyi? Oh, is she worthy?"