Democracy in the Balance: The Promise and Perils of Social Media, 10/20

Presented by the David F. and Constance B. Girard-diCarlo Center for Ethics, Integrity and Compliance

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Wednesday, October 20
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Virtual Event

Social media and the Internet have revolutionized our society, but is the future utopian or dystopian? Join the Girard-diCarlo Center and a panel of distinguished experts to explore an array of issues, including democracy within social media platforms, content moderation, and what it all means for how and where we speak to each other.

Please note registration is required. Attendees will receive an email from Eventbrite with the Zoom link on the day of the event. This event will be livestreamed in Room 101 for Villanova Law students.

 

Speakers:

  • Susan Benesch, Executive Director, Dangerous Speech Project & Faculty Associate, Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University
  • Brett Frischmann, The Charles Widger Endowed University Professor in Law, Business and Economics, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
  • Alberto Ibargüen, President & CEO, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
  • Kate Klonick, Assistant Professor of Law, St. John’s University School of Law

Moderated by Steven L. Chanenson, Professor of Law & Faculty Director, The David F. and Constance B. Girard-diCarlo Center for Ethics, Integrity and Compliance, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law