Events

Upcoming Events

Dubious News and the Aging American: Understanding Discernment and Engagement Among Older Adults

Dubious News and the Aging American: Understanding Discernment and Engagement Among Older Adults

In this talk, Professor Lyons will explore the question “Why do older adults engage more with misinformation online, even when they often identify falsehoods correctly in surveys?” This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University.

Hybrid

Rubenstein Building - R-414-AB David Ellwood Democracy Lab & Zoom
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Past Events

Make Work Fair

Make Work Fair

What does it take to create truly fair workplaces? In their new book, “Make Work Fair,” behavioural economist Iris Bohnet and gender expert Siri Chilazi reveal how to redesign systems—not people—to embed equity into the core of our organizations. This event was hosted by the Behavioral Insights Student Group (BISG).

Zoom webinar
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality

Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality

In this talk, DiResta will describe her work observing viral rumors during the 2020 election to explain how “invisible rulers” thrive today, and call attention to what this means for our collective understanding of truth, reality, and consensus. This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the the Northeastern University Internet and Democracy Initiative.

Northeastern University, 177 Huntington Ave & Zoom
11:30 AM

Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes

Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes

Join us for an illuminating discussion as Sunita Sah, esteemed professor at Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business and leading expert on trust, ethics, and decision-making, delves into the hidden psychological forces that compel us to comply with authority—even against our best interests. This event is hosted by the Behavioral Insights Student Group (BISG).

Zoom webinar
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market

The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market

The Speaker Series on Misinformation invites academic experts in the fields of mis- and disinformation research to present their research. The series is co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School, the NULab at Northeastern University, and the Internet Democracy Initiative.

Zoom webinar
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Combating Cancer Misinformation: Impacts, challenges and opportunities

Combating Cancer Misinformation: Impacts, challenges and opportunities

Join Skyler Johnson for an event that will empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed to address impacts, challenges and opportunities of cancer misinformation.

HKS, Rubenstein Building - R-414-A David T. Ellwood Democracy Lab & Zoom
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Judgement & Decision Making Graduate Student Workshop

Judgement & Decision Making Graduate Student Workshop

This week: presentations from current HKS PhD students Dilan Tulan and Max Spohn on ways to reduce partisan animosity

In-Person and Virtual (contact organizers for more information)

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Risks and Opportunities in a Changing Social Media Landscape: A Conversation with Yaёl Eisenstat and Laura Edelson

Risks and Opportunities in a Changing Social Media Landscape: A Conversation with Yaёl Eisenstat and Laura Edelson

The Speaker Series on Misinformation invites academic experts in the fields of mis- and disinformation research to present their research. The series is co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School, the NULab at Northeastern University, and the Internet Democracy Initiative.

Northeastern University, 177 Huntington Ave, 11th floor
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others

Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others

Join us for an engaging discussion as Adam Galinsky delves into the science behind inspiration, shares lessons from his research, and explores how we can all harness our potential to become more effective leaders. This event is hosted by the Behavioral Insights Student Group (BISG).

Zoom webinar
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

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