Free online event
The info-demic: The rise of conspiracy theories and how governments can respond
Exclusive for Public Servants & Policymakers
Thursday, Dec 3, 2020
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- How conspiracy theories arise and spread across society
- How Covid-19 has contributed to the rise in conspiracy theories
- What governments can do to fight disinformation
- How public servants can help restore trust in government information
Speakers
As Covid-19 has spread across the globe, another insidious risk is spreading: the rise of disinformation and conspiracy theories.
While conspiracy theories are nothing new, they have spread rapidly online and are undermining public trust in government - at a time when trust in government is more important than ever.
What can public servants do to respond to the rise in conspiracy theories and restore public trust in government? Watch this free online workshop to hear from experts about what is causing the rise in conspiracy theories, and how to fight back.
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Speakers
Dr Aleksandra Cichocka
Karen Douglas
Jaron Harambam
Joanne Miller PhD
Dr Aleksandra Cichocka, leads the Political Psychology Lab at the University of Kent. She currently serves as Vice President of the International Society of Political Psychology.
Karen Douglas, is a Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Kent and serves on the Executive Committee of the European Association of Social Psychology.
Jaron Harambam, is an interdisciplinary sociologist working on conspiracy theories, (social) media, and AI (content moderation, search/recommender systems) at the Institute for Media Studies at KU Leuven, Belgium.
Joanne Miller PhD, is a professor in the Department of Political Science & International Relations at the University of Delaware. She teaches courses on research design, quantitative methods, political psychology, political propaganda, and misinformation and conspiracy theories.



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