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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).

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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).

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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.

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

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.

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

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Theodore H. White Lecture

Theodore H. White Lecture on Press and Politics

Inaugurated in 1989, the Theodore H. White Lecture on Press and Politics is delivered annually by a prominent journalist, politician or historian on a topic at the intersection of media and politics. Past lecturers include Jill Lepore, John Lewis, William Safire, and Walter Cronkite.

Nancy Gibbs and Preet Bharara have a fireside chat during the 2019 Salant Lecture.
Salant Lecture

Salant Lecture on Freedom of the Press

The Salant Lecture on Freedom of the Press is delivered annually by a prominent journalist, scholar or practitioner on a topic related to press freedom or freedom of speech.

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