“Propaganda is a truly terrible weapon in the hands of an expert.” -Adolf Hitler, 1924
While digital tools are fostering unprecedented global conversation, extremists are using them to foment hate, recruit followers, and incite violence. Join us for a discussion about the tension between free speech and incendiary propaganda. What responsibility do technology companies, governments, and individuals have to shape the reach of social media to keep our world safe?
Panelists
- Anne Kornblut, Director of Strategic Communications, Facebook, and former senior editor, The Washington Post
- Steven Luckert, Senior Program Curator, US Holocaust Memorial Museum .
- Beth van Schaak, Leah Kaplan Visiting Professor in Human Rights (2014-15), Stanford Law School, and Senior Adviser in the Office of Global Criminal Justice, US Department of State
This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
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