2020: Social Media and Democracy

Due to COVID-19, this year's scheduled keynote events exploring Ethics, Social Media and Democracy were held virtually. Watch the videocasts below that explored the effects of social media, the responsibilities of tech firms in responding to disinformation as well as our individual responsibilities to support the truth.

Lunch and Learn: Our Responsibility in the Age of Social Media
Felipe Anaya, Associate Librarian at Lemieux Library, Seattle University
An interactive workshop on news sources, misinformation and social media
October 6, 2020

Social Media and Social Responsibility
Caitlin Carlson, Professor of Strategic Communication, Seattle University
Jevin West, Director of the Center for an Informed Public, University of Washington
Hanson Hosein, President of HRH Media Group
October 8, 2020

 

 
Felipe Anaya's Profile Photo
Felipe Anaya

Associated Librarian at Lemiux Library

Caitlin Carlson's profile photo in black and white
Caitlin Carlson

Professor of Strategic Communication, Seattle University

Hanson Hosein's Black and White Profile Picture
Hanson Hosein

President of HRH Media Group

Jevin West's black and white profile photo
Jevin West

Director of the Center for an Informed Public, University of Washington