Misinformation: Having Constructive Conversations About Fact vs. Fiction

Misinformation: Having Constructive Conversations About Fact vs. Fiction

Learn more about what online misinformation is, what you can do to avoid it and how to talk with loved ones who have shared it. Join AARP and MediaWise to learn how to be a better digital citizen and help rebuild the civil discourse on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. ET - AARP membership not required but registration is.

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Misinformation is on the rise online and has driven a wedge into our society. Join experts including journalist Joan Lunden for tips to spot misinformation and learn why people share it. You’ll also learn how to have constructive conversations when approaching friends or family about false articles or social media posts they’ve shared.

Special Guest Speakers:

• Jeff Hancock, Professor of Communication, Stanford University, Founding Director, Stanford Social Media Lab
• Joan Lunden, Journalist, Best-selling Author, and TV Host
• Alex Mahadevan, Program Manager, MediaWise