We live in a world of potential misinformation, of fake news and of powerful communications media (and often social media) that can be misappropriated. As some people turn their backs on experts and traditional information sources, technology increasingly plays a crucial role in our search for the truth. So how have we ended up here, and how do we know which information and what sources to trust?

What are the political, economic, and social consequences of an attention- and algorithmically-driven society? And what is the role of academia, research and science, in a world where increasing numbers of people appear to reject scientific rigour in favour of whichever narrative simply reinforces their world and political view?

Join an expert panel of publishers, journalists, researchers and tech professionals in a lively discussion about these issues at this SSP Regional Event, hosted at Springer Nature’s London campus.

The event is FREE, and open to everyone interested. Wine, beer and nibbles will be provided!

Topics will include:

How do you know which information and what sources to trust?

What is the role of journalists and the press in preventing false information from being published and shared?

Are publishers giving enough prominence to rigorously assessed, peer-reviewed research?

How are the ‘softer subjects’ of academic publishing distinctly suited to address these nuances in an increasingly ‘black-and-white’ world?

What really is “data literacy”, and how can we improve it?

Doors: 5:30 pm
Talks and Q&A: 6:30-7:45 pm
Close: 8:30 pm

Registration is required, as this is a free event and space is limited – register here.