Today’s question is inspired by the story of Scott Alexander, a blogger who found himself at loggerheads with the NYTimes when the paper of record sought to reveal his identity (he previously wrote under a pseudonym) as part of what they claimed was a public-interest story. While his latest post focuses on the question of the individual’s right to privacy vs. the public’s right to know about public figures, my question is slightly angular: what determines whether someone is a public figure?
What Is a Public Figure in the Internet Age?
What Is a Public Figure in the Internet Age?
What Is a Public Figure in the Internet Age?
Today’s question is inspired by the story of Scott Alexander, a blogger who found himself at loggerheads with the NYTimes when the paper of record sought to reveal his identity (he previously wrote under a pseudonym) as part of what they claimed was a public-interest story. While his latest post focuses on the question of the individual’s right to privacy vs. the public’s right to know about public figures, my question is slightly angular: what determines whether someone is a public figure?