Democracy at a critical crossroads in an era of disinformation
The CIGI Campus
Tuesday,
May 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM
- 9:00 PM EDT
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Event Details
Liberal democracies depend on trust and an informed public. However, disinformation is on the rise as technological advancements and our changing media landscape have allowed false information to spread like wildfire, feeding our social echo chambers and stifling constructive dialogue. How can we make informed decisions or respond to global challenges if we don’t know the facts?
Join the University of Waterloo in partnership with the Balsillie School of International Affairs, for a conversation on how disinformation and misinformation are leading to polarization, voter apathy and a lack of trust in science and our public institutions. We’ll explore how we can earn trust to defend the future of democracy in an era of disinformation.
If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch a livestream of the conversation.
Learn more about the TRuST Scholarly Network.
Speakers
University of Waterloo
Dean of Arts and Professor of Classical Studies
The Critical Internet Studies Institute
Founder
Balsillie School of International Affairs
Director
University of Waterloo
President and Vice-Chancellor
University of Waterloo
Associate Professor; Canada Research Chair
University of Waterloo
Professor of Political Science
Dominion Voting Systems
President & CEO
Location
The CIGI Campus
67 Erb st. w. Waterloo, ON N2L 6C2 CA
Tickets
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