Published On Oct 14, 2024
When people think about the effects of media and digital technologies on society and politics, they usually frame the issue as one of truth and facts versus misrepresentations and intentional untruths. However, authoritarian and illiberal actors often reinforce social divides around identity issues to sow division.
In this Democracy around the Globe webinar, moderator Dean Jackson speaks with three panelists who explore how identity-based disinformation campaigns are used to inflame existing divisions.
Moderator:
Dean Jackson
Principal
Public Circle Research & Consulting
Panelists:
Samantha Bradshaw
Assistant Professor in Foreign Policy and Global Security
American University in Washington, DC
Roberta Braga
Founder and Executive Director
Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas
Raquel Recuero
Associate Professor and Researcher
Communication and Languages Department at the Universidade Federal de Pelotas.