Radicalization, particularly seeded through online media and communities, has impacted American politics in ways not seen before. Would the January 6th insurrection have happened if not driven by online mobilization tactics like memes and viral content to spread disinformation, promote extremist ideology, and prompt real-world action? Join us in the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum for a conversation on misinformation, disinformation, and how it spreads through online communities.
Speakers include:
- Dr. Gabriella Coleman, Professor of Anthropology, Harvard University
- Dr. Joan Donovan, Research Director, Shorenstein Center, and HKS Adjunct Lecturer
- Emily Dreyfuss, writer, Senior Managing Editor of the Technology and Social Change Project, and co-Lead of the Harvard Shorenstein News Leaders Program
- Brian Friedberg, Senior Researcher, Technology and Social Change Project, Shorenstein Center
- Garrett Graff (Moderator), Journalist, Historian, and Director, Cyber Initiatives, Aspen Digital
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This event is cosponsored by the Institute of Politics (IOP).
Please register by Monday, September 26, if you would like the possibility of attending this event in person. Registrants will be notified by 5:00 PM ET that day if a seat is available for them in the venue.
If a seat is unavailable or you will not be attending in person, registrants can stream the event live via the IOP YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook pages. You do not need to register for virtual attendance.
The Institute of Politics follows all HKS health and safety protocols, including COVID vaccination, testing, and quarantine guidelines. Masks are no longer required at HKS events, but anyone who wishes to wear a mask should feel free to do so. The Forum is currently closed to people without a Harvard ID, and RSVPs are required for in-person attendance.
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