The Meaning of the News

Americans are anxious, and we think an important contributor to that feeling is the nonstop presence every day, and even every minute, of troubling news. When did our lives start becoming saturated with daily “news”? What purpose did “news” serve in the past, and how have those reasons changed over time? “News" has also been delivered by different mediums in different times, and the changing media technologies for “news” are often a key source for its changing character. Is it possible to retain our sanity and emotional balance in a news environment driven by an attention economy? What is the future of “news” and how can we be wiser consumers of “news” today?

Info: Arrive early, order food and meet people as we settle in for a fun evening of discussion.

Info: Enjoy your food and beverage as you listen to the panelists frame the conversation.

Info: Take a quick break to refill drinks and grab some food before breaking into small groups.

Info: Break into small groups with our panelists to continue the conversation.

Info: Each small group with select someone to toast to the discussion and offer a commission for something we can bring with us. This ends the formal programming, however, participants are encouraged to stay and continue the conversation. Bar closes at 9 PM.

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