"Internet Speech and Democratic Politics" Post-event Dialogue

The SNF Paideia program serves as a hub for civic dialogue in undergraduate education at Penn. In collaboration with other Penn programs and organizations, SNF Paideia provides opportunities for students to develop the knowledge, skills, ethical frameworks, and experiences necessary to be informed, engaged, and effective community members and leaders. We encourage the free exchange of ideas, civil and robust discussion of divergent views, and the integration of individual and community wellness, service, and citizenship through SNF Paideia designated courses, a fellows program, and campus events.

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Join us in active dialogue as we unpack the ideas brought up during the event, FREE SPEECH BATTLES - Internet Speech and Democratic Politics

<h3>The Andrea Mitchell Center and SNF Paideia Program are hosting <a href="https://amc.sas.upenn.edu/event/free-speech-battles-internet-speech-and-democratic-politics-jaime-settle" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Free Speech Battles - Internet Speech and Democratic Policies</a></h3>WHEN WE CONSIDER THE POTENTIAL THREATS POSED by social media to our democracy, we tend to focus on bad actors and their malicious intent. From this standpoint, the task of protecting democracy while preserving legitimate speech is a matter of targeting the trolls and bots that distort online discourse. JAIME SETTLE, author of Frenemies: How Social Media Polarizes America, suggests that the problem goes deeper. It may be that the forms of expression found on social media undermine, in and of themselves, the mutual tolerance required by a functioning democracy – that we become our own worst enemies. In the face of this challenge, Settle offers a framework to reduce polarization while upholding free speech rights.Jamie Settle will join TableTalk Penn to continue the conversation on the Free Speech Battles discussion and offer attendees with an opportunity to discuss their own ideas.TableTalk Penn is a student-run organization dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations on a wide range of topics between members of the Penn community that would have never otherwise met. At TableTalk Penn events, facilitators guide small discussion groups about a chosen topic by asking thought-provoking questions. TableTalk Penn is committed to allowing participants to share their unique perspectives on issues in an open forum in which students can learn with, grow from, and understand one another. Registration is required. This event is open to members of the Penn community. Please use your Penn email address when registering so that we can confirm your Penn affiliation.

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