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Past Event

Rumors, Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories – From Gutenberg to Social Media and AI

October 17, 2024 - October 18, 2024
6:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Schermerhorn Hall (Room 807), Columbia University, 1190 Amsterdam Avenue, New York

Event Description

We live in anxious times where the unfolding powers of social media and AI have led to a surge of rumors, conspiracy, and disinformation. But this is not new. Media revolutions have frequently joined with populist ferment to create monsters. From Luther’s attack on the Pope to our current moment, this conference examines the media histories of rumors, disinformation, and conspiracy theories.

Event Information

Free and open to the public; registration required. For more information, please visit the event webpage or email [email protected]. 

Hosted by the Society of Fellows and Heyman Center for the Humanities at Columbia University.