Analysis and Theory

Beyond the Big Lie (RSM Speaker Series)

November 14, 2024

November 14, 12:30 PM–November 14, 1:30 PM

The Institute for Rebooting Social Media welcomes Bill Adair to discuss his new book, Beyond the Big Lie: The Epidemic of Political Lying, Why Republicans Do It More, and How It Could Burn Down Our Democracy.

How and why do politicians lie? And how can we, the public, keep the facts in check–even in the face of increased mis- and disinformation online? 

Join the Institute for Rebooting Social Media as we welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and PolitiFact founder Bill Adair to discuss his new book, Beyond the Big Lie: The Epidemic of Political Lying, Why Republicans Do It More, and How It Could Burn Down Our Democracy. Our conversation will address patterns of deceit across the media landscape, the consequences these practices have on our democracy, and potential solutions to foster a healthier, more accurate political system.

This event will be held at the Berkman Klein Center (room 515) from 12:30pm-1:30pm ET. Lunch will be served! In-person attendance is limited to Harvard ID holders, but the general public is invited to attend virtually via Zoom.

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