European Dialogues in Helsinki: "How to Fight Disinformation?" with David Colon

The simultaneous rise of social media and smartphones has transformed the relationship with information.

Researcher and associate professor at the Center for History at Sciences Po Paris, David Colon will take part in the "European Dialogues" in Helsinki, Finland, on October 23 and 24. Initiated by the institut français, the European Dialogues project consists of a series of themed public discussions in various European cities. In Helsinki, David Colon, author of "La Guerre de l'information", is invited to speak on the theme "Information and the Media in the Face of War". He answered a few questions for us, which will be explored further in Helsinki.

Updated on 23/10/2024

5 min

Before moving on to new stages in Rennes in November and other European cities in 2025, the "European Dialogues" scheduled in Helsinki on October 23 and 24 will focus on the central issue of information in times of war. This will take place in a context of polarized narratives, a multiplication of distribution channels, and at times, distrust toward journalists, along with the growing use of disinformation campaigns by certain state and non-state actors, leading to the "militarization of information."

For more information, visit https://dialogueseuropeens.institutfrancais.com/en

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