Polarization and Disinformation: IWM hosts international expert forum

From 4 to 6 October, an interdisciplinary symposium organised by the IWM and the University of Tübingen brings together renowned experts from all over the world to share their insights on topics such as opinion polarization, fake news mechanisms or conspiracy theories. The aim is not only to understand these phenomena, but also to develop practical solutions to the challenges they pose.

The following keynotes of the "Belief Polarization" symposium will be streamed live and are open to the public:

Monday, 4. October, 11:00 am: 
„From agenda-setting to furtive manipulation: The role of (social) media in political polarization”
Stephan Lewandowsky, University of Bristol, Australia

Tuesday, 5. Oktober, 9:00 am: 
„Investigating Social Dynamics in the Digital Era: A Data-driven Approach”
Fabiana Zollo, Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, Italy

Tuesday, 5. Oktober, 16:00 am: 
„Confronting Digital Challenges with Cognitive Tools”
Ralph Hertwig, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Germany

All further information can be found here.