Dec 01 2024 59 mins 6
Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, discusses his journey from blogging as Brown Moses to establishing a pioneering open-source investigation platform. He shares insights into his investigation of the MH17 downing, his methods for uncovering the truth, and the personal impact of the tragedy. Eliot also reflects on Russia's response to his findings and talks about the ethical dilemmas of paying for information in journalism. The conversation takes a turn as Eliot addresses his ongoing public disputes with Elon Musk and offers his thoughts on the challenges of modern digital journalism.
This interview with Eliot Higgins was recorded in lecture hall Lipsius 019 at Leiden University on November 19, 2024.
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Editor-in-Chief: Jort Siemes
Editorial Team: Renée Smeets, Bernette Beckeringh, Sara Hamed, Lieve Piket, Kim Kamerling, Lisan Vugts & Haye Frings
Host: Twan Huys
Editing: Jort Siemes, Lisan Vugts & Bernette Beckeringh
Technical Support: FabriQ Media Group
Music: Tom Koenrades
Sponsors: Het Leidse Winkeltje, La Bordelaise Wijnen & Pakhuis Leiden
In collaboration with: MA Journalistiek en Nieuwe Media Universiteit Leiden
