Post-Truth Politics: Can Democracy Survive Disinformation?

On September 16, join Villa Albertine and DC Public Library for the inaugural discussion of the “Democracy in an Age of Uncertainty” series, with special guests Nikole Hannah-Jones, Camille François, and Piotr Smolar. Moderated by Steve Clemons.

Disinformation, facilitated by AI, is polarizing public opinion, promoting violent extremism and hate speech and, ultimately, undermining our democracies and diminishing trust in our electoral and judicial systems. How can we measure the threat of fake news and what tools do we have to offset its corrosive effects? How can we adjust our behaviors and mindset –– both as individuals and as a society –– to temper its destruction?

Join Villa Albertine and the DC Public Library for an event exploring these topics featuring:

– TED Talk-style introduction on disinformation and AI with Camille François.
– Panel discussion comparing French and American perspectives, featuring Nikole Hannah-Jones, Camille François, and Piotr Smolar, moderated by Steve Clemons.
– Salon-style segment where audience members will have the opportunity to speak with panelists and get books signed, including The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Bad Jew: A Family’s Quest from the Minsk Ghetto to Netanyahu’s Israel by Piotr Smolar.

Event run time: 7–9PM.

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Democracy in an Age of Uncertainty: French and American Perspectives” is made possible thanks to the Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation.

Admission

Guests are welcome to pre-register for the event via Eventbrite. Please note that as this is a first-come, first-served event with limited seating, advance registration does not guarantee entrance to the venue. There will be no formal check-in procedure at the entrance, and no IDs or e-tickets are required. By pre-registering guests agree to receive future updates about Villa Albertine news and events with the option to unsubscribe anytime from our mailing list.

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