Media Panel | Defining Journalism in a Post-Truth Era
When:
Thursday, May 18, 2017 6:30p -
8:30p
Thursday, May 18, 2017 6:30p -
8:30p
Where:
District Hall
75 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Lectures & Conferences
Event website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/media-panel-defining-journalism-in-a-post-truth-era-tickets-34148750833
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Defining Journalism in a Post-Truth Era
Fake news is not a new phenomenon. But, the era of web-generated fake news has seriously challenged journalistic norms. A panel of renowned journalists will discuss what this proliferation of misinformation means for the news industry including:
- How publications and reporters can maintain credibility in a post-truth era.
- How attacks on the free press have increased the pressure on traditional news outlets to defend themselves and find new ways to reach their target audiences.
- Whether facts still matter and the incentives for spreading misinformation, disinformation, lies, fantasies and propaganda.
- The ability of tech companies and news sites to contain this flood of inaccuracy without bias or censorship.
- The challenges and opportunities this era of distrust creates for credible news outlets and reporters.
Moderator:
- Lylah M. Alphonse - Managing editor of news for U.S. News & World Report
Panelists:
- Laura Hazard Owen - Deputy editor for Nieman Journalism Lab and Nieman Foundation
at Harvard University
- Evan Horowitz - Policy writer and columnist of the “Quick Study” column for Boston Globe
- Dan Kennedy - Associate professor at Northeastern University and nationally known media commentator who writes for WGBHNews.org, the Nieman Journalism Lab and other publications
Schedule:
6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Drinks & hors d'oeuvres
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Panel discussion followed by audience Q&A
Space is limited. For more information, contact [email protected].
