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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

Wexner Building - W-434 A.B. Conference Room & Zoom
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

The Prevalence and Policy Consequences of “mRNA Vaccine Stigmatization” in the US

The Prevalence and Policy Consequences of “mRNA Vaccine Stigmatization” in the US

In this talk, Professor Matt Motta will argue that although it’s presently unclear if efforts to stigmatize mRNA vaccines by many prominent voices in American public life have impacted broader US public opinion, there is growing reason to believe that it will. 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

Belfer Building – B-200 Starr Auditorium & Zoom
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Regulating Social Media: America’s Global Communications Dilemma

Regulating Social Media: America’s Global Communications Dilemma

Professor John Wihbey will present his argument for the U.S to establish a duty of care for social media platforms to take reasonable action when harms present themselves. Attendees will discuss ideas from his forthcoming book “Governing Babel: The Debate over Social Media Platforms and Free Speech – and What Comes Next” (MIT Press). 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
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Past Events

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

Data + Donuts: Kathy Pham on Data Bias, Algorithmic Justice, and Public Policy

Data + Donuts: Kathy Pham on Data Bias, Algorithmic Justice, and Public Policy

Shorenstein Center adjunct faculty member, Kathy Pham, will speak about the intersections of data bias, algorithmic justice, and public policy at this session of Data + Donuts, hosted by Harvard Kennedy School Library & Research Services.

HKS Campus, Allison Dining Room & Zoom
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Future of Trustworthy Information: Learning from Online Content Creators

The Future of Trustworthy Information: Learning from Online Content Creators

In this panel, we talk to three online content creators who do journalistic work about how their work is both alike and different than mainstream journalism, how they engage with audiences and what traditional journalists can learn from them.

JFK Jr. Forum, 79 John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge, MA 02138
6:00 PM

Quantifying the Impact of Misinformation and Vaccine-Skeptical Content on Facebook

Quantifying the Impact of Misinformation and Vaccine-Skeptical Content on Facebook

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 Northeastern University Internet and Democracy Initiative.

Northeastern University, 177 Huntington Ave. 11th floor & Zoom
2:00 PM

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