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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

Past Events

The Israel Defense Forces PR War

The Israel Defense Forces PR War

March 4, 2008 – “The Israel Defense Forces PR War.” Brown-bag lunch with Jacob Dallal, formerly with the International Press Office for Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

Politics 2008 — New Media, New Politics

Politics 2008 — New Media, New Politics

March 3, 2008 – “Politics 2008 — New Media, New Politics.” Brown-bag lunch with Bill Kristol, the Weekly Standard; the New York Times; Fox News Channel and adjunct lecturer in public policy at the Kennedy School.

Ian Buruma awarded 2008 Shorenstein Prize

Ian Buruma awarded 2008 Shorenstein Prize

February 21, 2008 — The 2008 receipient of the Shorenstein Prize for Reporting on Asia is journalist, author, and professor Ian Buruma. Buruma was born in the Netherlands, and educated at Leyden University and Nihon University, Tokyo. He is a journalist, author, and Luce Professor at Bard College, New York. He is a frequent contributor […]

The 2008 Election: A Look at the Hispanic Vote

The 2008 Election: A Look at the Hispanic Vote

February 20, 2008 – “The 2008 Election: A Look at the Hispanic Vote.” Brown-bag lunch with Sergio Bendixen, political pollster and analyst.

Second-Guessing the New York Times

Second-Guessing the New York Times

February 15, 2008 – “Second-Guessing the New York Times.” Brown-bag lunch with Clark Hoyt, the New York Times.

The ‘HawkEye’ View of Campaign 2008

The ‘HawkEye’ View of Campaign 2008

February 5, 2008 – “The ‘HawkEye’ View of Campaign 2008.” Brown-bag lunch with David Yepsen, Des Moines Register and Institute of Politics Fellow.

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