From “Pizzagate” in 2016 to recent claims of the g overnment controlling the weather in the wake of Hurricane Helene\, con spiracy theories have shown they have the power to spread online in wide-re aching and devastating ways. How and why do conspiracy theories gain tracti on? How are news and social media platforms trying to curb the proliferatio n of these falsehoods? What is the impact of conspiracy theories on individ uals and their loved ones\, and what makes us susceptible to believing the unbelievable?
The Institute for Rebooting Social Media welcomes BKC-N ieman Fellow Ben Reininga and Nieman Fellow Jessel yn Cook to share their insights into how platforms navigate the sp read of conspiracy theories\, and the impact they have on individuals\, fam ilies\, and communities\, moderated by BKC Faculty Director Jonatha n Zittrain.
This event will be held at the Berkman K lein Center (room 515) from 12:30pm-1:30pm ET. Lunch will be served! In-per son attendance is limited to Harvard ID holders\, but the general public is invited to attend virtually via Zoom.
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