The Truth About Fake News
September 26, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
We live in an increasingly complex information environment where people have access to an abundance of information resources and can share a news-story on various social media platforms, growing its audience. The concept of ‘fake news’ has become a widespread fear and phenomenon for both consumers and corporations. Fortunately, many are in support of the push for information literacy education for all.
Join us at the Library for a lively discussion on misinformation, its proliferation on social media, mitigation with education, and more.
The Library welcomes Panelists:
MACAELA BENNETT, Staff Analyst at NewsGuard
VIRGINIA BREEN, Associate Professor of Journalism at Purchase College
DARCY GERVASIO, Associate Librarian and Coordinator of Reference Services at Purchase College
MICHAEL DINAN, Editor of newcanaanite.com
JOHN KOVACH, Editor of the New Canaan Advertiser
Moderator:
NANCY GEARY, Executive Director of New Canaan Historical Society
