Digitization has transformed the way information is created and disseminated. We are currently dealing with the darker side of this transformation, in which mutually reinforcing cycles of disinformation, extreme polarization, and autocratization threaten peace, justice and governance in Brazil and around the world.
The factors that shape information ecosystems are highly dependent on context, yet debates on how to counter the "information disorder" we are currently experiencing tend to be highly specific, preponderantly focusing on the regulation of online content.
To discuss these and other facets of Brazil’s information ecosystem, FGV EBAPE welcomes experts from the German Institute of Development and Sustainability, FGV Direito Rio, UFPE, FGV-Sorbonne-Nouvelle, Unisinos and FGV ECMI.
This Webinar invites participants to broaden their perspective on the topic. It brings together experts on various aspects of information and disinformation, who will focus on the influence of politics and regulation as well as impacts affecting citizens and the news media landscape. The overarching aim is to identify risks and opportunities in Brazil’s current information landscape. The larger question is the following: how can we restore order to our national information ecosystems?
Timing | Speakers & Activity |
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2:00pm | WelcomeGregory Michener, Associate Professor FGV EBAPE |
2:05pm | Keynote PresentationDr. Anita Breuer, Senior Researcher | German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), PRODIGEES Project |
2:15pm | Housekeeping remarksGregory Michener, Associate Professor, FGV EBAPE |
2:20pm | Session 1: |
14:50pm | Session 2: |
3:20pm | 10-minute break |
3:30pm | Session 3: |
4:00pm | Session 4: |
4:30pm | Closing sessionQ&A & plenary debate on the question: What actions need to be taken / prioritized in order to counter disinformation (and its negative impacts for democracy and social cohesion) in Brazil |
4:50pm | Wrap-up and Farewell |