Librarians Dana Curtin and Paul Bond are hosting a two-part Common Hour Event on
Misinformation: Where It Comes From and How To Deal With It
Part 1 - Thursday, March 30, 11 a.m., T-101
How has the problem of misinformation changed over the years? Do we have an ethical duty to truth and clarity? How do the economics of media incentivize misinformation? This initial panel on misinformation will address questions like these with guests Professor Steven Call, Professor I.J. Byrnes and Professor Nicholas Bongiorno
Part 2 - Thursday, April 6, 11 a.m., T-101
How does popular media misrepresent scientific research? What is the psychological attraction of conspiracy theories? What are the implications of misinformation for a stable society? This second panel on misinformation will address questions like these with guests Professor Kennie Leet, Professor Courtney O'Hagen and Professor Carla Michalak.
