Rage and Reason: Democracy Under the Tyranny of Social Media
Thursday, October 13, 2022 – Friday, October 14, 2022
Olin Auditorium
In-person registration has closed. Olin Hall, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, US
"Rage and Reason" is a two-day conference sponsored by OSUN taking place at Bard College. The conference examines the phenomenon of social media being driven by political and social rage. It is a response to the undeniable fact that rage and emotions are increasingly a force in our political and cultural lives.
Keynote address by Pankaj Mishra.
From HAHN: While social media is not to blame for the rage that is ravaging our society, the algorithms that drive digital social platforms do allow emotional and angry opinions to spread with unprecedented vigor and vitality. Social media is so successful in splintering our society because the very foundations of liberal democracies are so tenuous. And the rage that social media thrives upon answers a real need for belonging and conflict and sacrifice at the heart of the human condition.
HAHN offers complimentary entry for all OSUN students, faculty, and staff members. Register here as an "OSUN Member" to attend the conference in person, or register to watch the Live Webcast.
The deadline to register is Monday, September 26.
Individuals at OSUN member institutions particularly interested in this topic can apply to join as an OSUN Ambassador and attend the conference free of cost at Bard College in New York. Five applicants will be selected and their flights and accommodations will be sponsored by HAHN.
Interested applicants should send a CV and expression of interest to Jake Rivers, Program Manager at [email protected] by Friday, September 16.
For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Location: Olin Auditorium