Wednesday, April 10A SPECIAL PHILOSOPHERS’ CAFÉ – 11 a.m.The SFU Philosophers’ Café invites people of all ages to an open and inclusive discussion about lies and mis…
The SFU Philosophers’ Café invites people of all ages to an open and inclusive discussion about lies and mistruth in the modern age.Shane Gunster , Bob Neubauer and Paul Saurette lead a discussion on how ecological populism and extractive populism compete in shaping the national debate about climate and energy.This dynamic evening will showcase SFU researchers and innovators who are designing solutions to confront the disinformation age.
A workshop for journalists and citizens to co-create recommendations for coverage and best practices that can help shape how stories are told leading up to Canada’s 2019 federal election.Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie will lead a student-only conversation on digital threats and strategies for reasserting control.Leading thinkers David Frum, Sue Gardner and Christopher Wylie will discuss how information is being co-opted, monetized, and polluted in the public conversation.
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