Information Integrity in the Digital Age @ Humanists Connect Speaker Series

The rise of digital media and artificial intelligence has complicated efforts for people to find and evaluate quality information. Online algorithms create fierce competition for our attention and news organizations contribute to misunderstandings and mistrust -- especially on science and health topics -- when they focus on conflict or politicize topics unnecessarily. How do we ensure we are getting good information? How can our own online conduct help create a healthier media environment?

Join us for this timely presentation with Prof. Emily Vraga who will expose common misleading media tactics and recommend essential online literacy habits. She will provide us with best practices that can help build better information environments, reward quality outlets, and reinforce social norms that privilege accuracy.

The program begins at 3:00 pm followed by refreshments and socializing at 4:30 pm. All are welcome!

Biography: Emily Vraga is the Don and Carole Larson Professor of Health Communication at the University of Minnesota’s Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Her research tests methods to identify and correct health misinformation on social media, to build trust and allies to promote high quality information, and to encourage attention to more diverse content online. Vraga has published over 100 journal articles and co-authored a book on correcting misinformation on social media. Her work has been supported by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health and has informed efforts to improve information integrity online.

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