SciCafe: Digital Divides
Interpreted Event
Presented by: The American Museum of Natural History
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 at 7pm EST
Location: American Museum of Natural History | 200 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024-5102
Cullman Hall of the Universe | Enter at 81st Street
Accessibility: ASL interpretation is provided and reserved seats for Deaf guests.
Tickets: Free with RSVP: https://www.amnh.org/calendar/digital-divides
About the Event: Digital platforms are a powerful force amplifying and fueling division.
Join Homa Hosseinmardi, assistant professor in the UCLA College of Social Sciences, and John Jost, professor and co-director of the Center for Social and Political Behavior at New York University, as they explore the “how” and “why” of the ways in which society interacts with digital tools, including social media, and how they play a role in rising social and political divisions. Hosseinmardi and Jost will unpack various digital tech features—from user characteristics and preferences to algorithmic design and content production — that can contribute to ideological divisions and radicalization. Together they will lead a discussion about how we can use this deeper understanding to glean insights into strategies for bridging divides to foster a more informed and cohesive society.
SciCafe is our casual, monthly, by-the-bar lecture series, and it is therefore 21+. The program is free with RSVP! Drinks can be purchased for an additional price.
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