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In Media Res(t): Social Media Now

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As the title reflects, we will begin in the middle of things, in part because social media has been used since at least the 1980鈥檚 in its earlier form. 听Today, social media connects human beings in unprecedented ways, yet there are clear areas for improvement. Examples include protecting privacy, ensuring authentic human communication, mitigating false information, and many more.

The Phi Beta Kappa Society, PBK of Boston Association, and The Institute of Liberal Arts of Boston College invite three panelists 鈥� a professor working in areas of social media, a lawyer with expertise on First Amendment right to freedom of speech, and a professional who works on social media issues 鈥� to address two challenges in social media and to offer solutions. The panelists will discuss these challenges, with help from the audience.

Through this ambitious conversation, we aim to foster a better understanding of the phenomenon of social media, and how it has been affecting our society, perhaps our humanity. We welcome all PBK members, the college community, and the public, to participate in this discussion, drawing on research, practice, wisdom, and values, to discuss the 鈥淜ey Connections鈥� of our day.

This event is co-sponsored by The Phi Beta Kappa Society, PBK Association of Boston, and The Boston College Institute of Liberal Arts.