Who’s Holding the Megaphone?

Missouri State University invites you to attend the 17th annual Public Affairs Conference as a live virtual event Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2020! This year's public affairs theme is The Power of Voice. 

Links to all live webinar events will be listed on the Public Affairs Conference schedule website.

According to a study published in the journal Science, a false story is more likely to go viral than a true story. Since there is a vast amount of data available, your need to critically assess information is more important than ever. Some voices may be louder or more obvious than others based on privilege and access. Understanding whose voices are given a bigger amplifier may help people determine how to interpret what they hear. How may the person holding the megaphone be challenged to spread accurate information? In the era of widely dispersed false information, how do you separate fact from fiction or bias from objectivity? How can you use your critical-thinking skills to have the greatest impact with your voice?