Video: 'Conversation With... Edward Felten'

By Evelyn Tu on Jan. 27, 2011, noon

Princeton Professor Edward Felten discusses the many ways technology and society intersect, as well as how students can combine academic interests.

In a video posted Jan. 26, Edward Felten, a Princeton professor of computer science and public affairs, took part in the second edition of the University's interactive "Conversation With…" series. In the first part of this two-part conversation, Felten answers questions posted online through Facebook and discusses a variety of topics, including how Princeton students can combine academic interests.

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