Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/14/2024.
This session discusses the history of fake news, who produces it, the themes of fake news, the outcomes of fake news, the complication of fake news in a digital era, and what we can do to mitigate the negative effects of fake news. It explores how and why current policies of censorship and techno-utopianism (or techno-chauvinism) worsen the fake news problem.
The session examines the rise and current landscape of digital media. It introduces the concept of surveillance capitalism, and how this new economic order is undermining traditional notions of freedom and privacy. It explores the power inequities in media, and offers strategies for how users can mitigate some of the harm associated with using digital technologies such as false information and surveillance.
This session introduces the contemporary hyper-polarized environment before discussing how constructive dialogue, critical thinking, and critical media literacy can undo the toxic effects of hyper-partisanship. Along the way, Higdon introduces relevant examples of how false information and destructive dialogue across the ideological spectrum contribute to our hyper-polarizes environment. In addition, Higdon provides real worked examples of how groups are using constructive dialogue to mitigate falsehoods and hate.
This session explores how the utilization of ed-tech tools and platforms in the digital age actually undermines effective education and exacerbates existing vulnerabilities for students and faculty. The session explores strategies for schools, parents, students, and faculty interested in protecting their privacy in schools.
Nolan Higdon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Anatomy of Fake News, Critical Digital Literacy, Let's Agree to Disagree and Surveillance and Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nolan Higdon for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Nolan Higdon generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Renee Hobbs, Patriann Smith, Ilan Wurman, Sharon Delaney McCloud and Emma Dench. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nolan Higdon for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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