Are you curious about the mechanisms behind misinformation and the influence of shadowy actors shaping our understanding of truth? Join us for a compelling virtual discussion on Renée DiResta’s new book, Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies into Reality. DiResta, a leading researcher on misinformation and manipulation in digital spaces, unpacks the invisible networks shaping public perception. In this session, we will dive into her insights and examine how false narratives take hold in the digital age. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the book’s key themes on Monday, November 4th!
Date: Monday, November 4th, 2024
Time: 12 pm EST | 6 pm CET | 10:30 pm IST
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Required Session Media:
VIDEO: Invisible Rulers: How Internet Influencers manipulate information and politics (35 min, by Francis Fukuyama, 16 Aug 2024)
Optional Session Media:
VIDEO: Renée DiResta | The Invisible Rulers Turning Lies Into Reality (1 hour, 11 min, Commonwealth Club World Affairs, 20 June 2024)
Host: Dr. Wesley Fryer
Wesley Fryer, PhD, is a middle school STEM and media literacy middle school teacher at Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina. As an educational technology “early adopter / innovator” since the late 1990s, Wes shares a variety of resources on social media platforms including BlueSky, Mastodon, YouTube, Linked In, Facebook, TikTok, etc. Learn more about him on wesfryer.com/bio. Watch one of his TEDx talks (or another presentation) via this YouTube playlist.
Please get in touch with us if you want to suggest future Media Club meeting topics to discuss an article, book, podcast, video or any media related to our interests.
Dr. Wes Fryer, Webinar Series Manager | wes.fryer@providenceday.org