The Danger of Misinformation: Freedom of Expression, Democracy, and Global Crises

Alfred Babo, a refugee scholar from Cote d’Ivoire and Professor of Anthropology and International Studies at Fairfield University, will discuss how propaganda and lying in the political arena undermine freedom of expression and democracy, as well as their potential to disturb the social order through conflicts, wars, and the direct impact on people’s lives—from refugees to students. The talk will be followed by a Q & A period.

For more insights on Alfred Babo, please consider this episode from the International Science Council’s “Science in Exile” podcast series, in which Dr. Babo explores why scholars may be targeted in periods of civil unrest and how higher education suffers in particular.

Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023

Time: 2:00 PM

Place: Mary Tefft White Cultural Center, University Library