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Michael Ignatieff to Leave HKS, Shorenstein Center, to Serve as President and Rector of Central European University

Michael Ignatieff to Leave HKS, Shorenstein Center, to Serve as President and Rector of Central European University

Budapest, May 5, 2016 – Dr. Michael Ignatieff, Edward R. Murrow Professor of Practice of the Press, Politics, and Public Policy at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, international commentator on contemporary issues of democracy, human rights, and governance, and a Canadian citizen, has been elected Central European University’s fifth president and rector […]

Michael Ignatieff
Don’t Look Up: Panel Discussion

Don’t Look Up: Panel Discussion

The Mind/Brain/Behavior Interfaculty Initiative (MBB) is an interdisciplinary community of investigators whose research aims to elucidate the structure, function, evolution, development, and pathology of the nervous system in relation to human behavior and mental life. The MBB community draws broadly from all the schools of the University to bring together scholars – from undergraduates to faculty – with a common commitment both to empirical research and to multidisciplinary dialogue.

Media & Politics Must Reads, April 7, 2017

Media & Politics Must Reads, April 7, 2017

Our weekly roundup of news found at the intersection of media, politics, policy and technology, from the Shorenstein Center and from around the web. This Week at the Shorenstein Center Bhaskar Sunkara: The Future of the American Left. Bhaskar Sunkara, editor and publisher of Jacobin magazine, discussed populism, socialism, conflicts within the Democratic Party, media portrayals of […]

Nicco Mele and Bhaskar Sunkara
Media & Politics Must Reads, May 5, 2017

Media & Politics Must Reads, May 5, 2017

Our weekly roundup of news found at the intersection of media, politics, policy and technology, from the Shorenstein Center and from around the web. This Week at the Shorenstein Center Combating Fake News: An Agenda for Research and Action. Where does fake news come from, why do people believe it, and how can its negative […]

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Severe Depressive Symptoms Exacerbate the Relationship Between Conspiracy Beliefs and Voting for Election Doubters (WP-23-22)

Severe Depressive Symptoms Exacerbate the Relationship Between Conspiracy Beliefs and Voting for Election Doubters (WP-23-22)

The views expressed in Shorenstein Center Discussion Papers are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Harvard Kennedy School or of Harvard University. This paper was originally published by the Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University. Download a PDF version of this paper here. Abstract Two of the most significant […]

Line graph showing that people with symptoms of severe depression were more likely to vote for election denier candidates.
Towards Digital Platforms and Public Purpose: Final Report of the Democracy and Internet Governance Initiative

Towards Digital Platforms and Public Purpose: Final Report of the Democracy and Internet Governance Initiative

Executive Summary In an increasingly digital and interconnected world, platforms have emerged as powerful intermediaries that shape our online experiences, social interactions, and access to information. While platforms have brought numerous benefits, there is now an overwhelming recognition of their potential negative effects on individuals, society, and democracy. From the spread of misinformation and privacy […]

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