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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

BISG Book Talk with Judd Kessler (“Lucky By Design”)

BISG Book Talk with Judd Kessler (“Lucky By Design”)

Join the Behavioral Insights Student Group (BISG) in conversation with Judd Kessler on his recently published book, “Lucky By Design: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want.”

Hybrid

HKS campus, Taubman Building - T-520 Nye A, B, C & Zoom
4:00 PM – 5:00 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

Edward Morris: Art and Activism

Edward Morris: Art and Activism

November 14, 2017— Edward Morris, Professor of Practice in the Department of Transmedia at Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, discussed how art can complement and further the goals of activism during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. Morris works with photography, video, writing, and installation, in collaboration with his wife Susannah Sayler as Sayler/Morris. […]

Edward Morris
Edward Morris: Art and Activism

Edward Morris: Art and Activism

November 14, 2017— Edward Morris, Professor of Practice in the Department of Transmedia at Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, discussed how art can complement and further the goals of activism during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. Morris works with photography, video, writing, and installation, in collaboration with his wife Susannah Sayler as Sayler/Morris. […]

Edward Morris
Marvin Kalb: Russia and the U.S.

Marvin Kalb: Russia and the U.S.

November 7, 2017— Marvin Kalb, distinguished journalist, author, and the founding director of the Shorenstein Center, discussed President Vladimir Putin and his relationship with President Donald Trump, Russian involvement in the U.S. election, and more during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. Kalb also shared some of his experiences living and working in Russia following […]

Marvin Kalb
Marvin Kalb: Russia and the U.S.

Marvin Kalb: Russia and the U.S.

November 7, 2017— Marvin Kalb, distinguished journalist, author, and the founding director of the Shorenstein Center, discussed President Vladimir Putin and his relationship with President Donald Trump, Russian involvement in the U.S. election, and more during a visit to the Shorenstein Center. Kalb also shared some of his experiences living and working in Russia following […]

Marvin Kalb
The Washington Post’s Alexandra Petri: Satire and Comedy in the Age of Trump

The Washington Post’s Alexandra Petri: Satire and Comedy in the Age of Trump

November 7, 2017— Alexandra Petri, author of The Washington Post’s ComPost blog, brought laughs and her observations about comedy to the Shorenstein Center. Below are some highlights from her conversation with Center Director Nicco Mele, as well as the full audio recording. The Shorenstein Center’s podcast is also available on iTunes, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Stitcher. Writing comedy during the […]

Alexandra Petri
The Washington Post’s Alexandra Petri: Satire and Comedy in the Age of Trump

The Washington Post’s Alexandra Petri: Satire and Comedy in the Age of Trump

November 7, 2017— Alexandra Petri, author of The Washington Post’s ComPost blog, brought laughs and her observations about comedy to the Shorenstein Center. Below are some highlights from her conversation with Center Director Nicco Mele, as well as the full audio recording. The Shorenstein Center’s podcast is also available on iTunes, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Stitcher. Writing comedy during the […]

Alexandra Petri

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