How and why do politicians lie? And how ca n we\, the public\, keep the facts in check–even in the face of increased m is- and disinformation online?
The Institute for Rebooting Social wel comes Bill Adair to discuss his new book\, Beyond the Big Lie: The Epidemic of Political Lying\, Why Republicans Do It More\, and How It Could Burn Dow n Our Democracy. The conversation will address the proces ses politicians use to skew information across the media landscape\, the co nsequences these practices have on our democracy\, and potential solutions to foster a healthier\, more accurate political system.
This event is part of the RSM Fall Speaker Series\, and will be held at the Berkman Klei n Center (room 515) from 12:30pm-1:30pm ET. Lunch will be served! In-person attendance is limited to Harvard ID holders\, but the general public is in vited to attend virtually via Zoom.
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