Misinformation & You: The first 100 Days
Wednesday, Jan 29 7-8 pm
Stevenson Library (first floor)
False and misleading information–in all its forms–is having profound effects on democracy and civic life around the world. World leaders regularly weaponize false stories for political gain, and social media sites such as Meta are backing off fact checking initiatives. In this interactive workshop, we will explore how information, misinformation, and disinformation are disseminated and consumed, how this affects civic life, and the role we play in these dynamics as citizens. Together we’ll examine recent statements from the White House, sleuth out the facts, and discuss strategies for dealing with misinformation during the first 100 days of the presidency and beyond.