Staff Editorial: Approaching disinformation with empathy

by the editorial staff Feb. 17, 2022 It’s no secret that political discourse has reached a fever pitch in this country. At a day and age where access to information is seemingly limitless, it can be unbelievably perplexing to hear friends and relatives regurgitating the toxic claims of misinformation and disinformation.   Even among highly educated and competent company, many of us find ourselves in a … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Approaching disinformation with empathy

Duquesne holds disinformation symposium

Kellen Stepler | editor-in-chief 10/08/20 With information changing rapidly, and our world shifting more virtual, it’s only fitting for Duquesne’s Carl G. Grefenstette Center for Ethics in Science, Technology and Law to hold a symposium via Zoom discussing misinformation, disinformation and technology. The inaugural symposium, held on Wednesday, Oct. 7, featured speakers from Duquesne, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, Seattle University and Santa Clara … Continue reading Duquesne holds disinformation symposium