Collection of voice data for profit raises privacy fears Penn In the News ABC News Collection of voice data for profit raises privacy fears Joseph Turow of the Annenberg School for Communication says that consumer voices can be used to reveal a wealth of knowledge to companies, including height, weight, ethnicity, personality traits, and possible health issues. How does a child become a shooter? Research suggests easy access to guns and exposure to screen violence increase the risk Penn In the News The Conversation How does a child become a shooter? Research suggests easy access to guns and exposure to screen violence increase the risk A co-authored study by Dan Romer of the Annenberg Public Policy Center found that acts of gun violence in PG-13 movies have nearly tripled in the 30 years since the rating was introduced. Study: 2017 rise in teen suicide rates due to seasonal shifts, not ‘13 Reasons Why’ Penn In the News ARS Technica Study: 2017 rise in teen suicide rates due to seasonal shifts, not ‘13 Reasons Why’ A paper by Dan Romer of the Annenberg Public Policy Center found a seasonal pattern to teen suicide rates that seems to coincide with the school year, declining in the summer months. How dark money fuels climate denialism The senator argued that eliminating dark money in politics—especially from the fossil fuel industry—was a prerequisite to bipartisan climate legislation. How dark money fuels climate denialism Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined Penn faculty to discuss distrust in science, the fossil fuel industry, and the conservative Supreme Court. Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Penn In the News Politico.com Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that non-violent direct actions are an important way to impact public opinion but notes that activists need to consider contemporary snapshot/soundbite culture. Social media has evolved as a crucial tool during election cycles—but it can also be misused Penn In the News Marketplace (NPR) Social media has evolved as a crucial tool during election cycles—but it can also be misused Pinar Yildirim of the Wharton School explains why the technology behind social media platforms can amplify misinformation and conspiracy theories. Asteroids, climate change, killer robots: A handy guide to doomsday scenarios Penn In the News The Washington Post Asteroids, climate change, killer robots: A handy guide to doomsday scenarios Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that America’s common media culture has been replaced by a culture where creating distrust of expert voices becomes profitable. Trailer: The statue Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Trailer: The statue Paul Farber of the Weitzman School of Design discusses why Philadelphia’s Rocky statue holds such resonance and what that says about which stories people choose to memorialize. The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Penn In the News Al Jazeera The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Brian Rosenwald of the School of Arts & Sciences is featured on a “Listening Post” special to discuss how conservative talk radio has played a divisive role in modern politics. Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Penn In the News Associated Press Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Dean John Jackson of the Annenberg School for Communication says that the Alex Jones verdict sends an important message in support of facts over ideological disinformation. Load More
How does a child become a shooter? Research suggests easy access to guns and exposure to screen violence increase the risk Penn In the News The Conversation How does a child become a shooter? Research suggests easy access to guns and exposure to screen violence increase the risk A co-authored study by Dan Romer of the Annenberg Public Policy Center found that acts of gun violence in PG-13 movies have nearly tripled in the 30 years since the rating was introduced. Study: 2017 rise in teen suicide rates due to seasonal shifts, not ‘13 Reasons Why’ Penn In the News ARS Technica Study: 2017 rise in teen suicide rates due to seasonal shifts, not ‘13 Reasons Why’ A paper by Dan Romer of the Annenberg Public Policy Center found a seasonal pattern to teen suicide rates that seems to coincide with the school year, declining in the summer months. How dark money fuels climate denialism The senator argued that eliminating dark money in politics—especially from the fossil fuel industry—was a prerequisite to bipartisan climate legislation. How dark money fuels climate denialism Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined Penn faculty to discuss distrust in science, the fossil fuel industry, and the conservative Supreme Court. Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Penn In the News Politico.com Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that non-violent direct actions are an important way to impact public opinion but notes that activists need to consider contemporary snapshot/soundbite culture. Social media has evolved as a crucial tool during election cycles—but it can also be misused Penn In the News Marketplace (NPR) Social media has evolved as a crucial tool during election cycles—but it can also be misused Pinar Yildirim of the Wharton School explains why the technology behind social media platforms can amplify misinformation and conspiracy theories. Asteroids, climate change, killer robots: A handy guide to doomsday scenarios Penn In the News The Washington Post Asteroids, climate change, killer robots: A handy guide to doomsday scenarios Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that America’s common media culture has been replaced by a culture where creating distrust of expert voices becomes profitable. Trailer: The statue Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Trailer: The statue Paul Farber of the Weitzman School of Design discusses why Philadelphia’s Rocky statue holds such resonance and what that says about which stories people choose to memorialize. The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Penn In the News Al Jazeera The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Brian Rosenwald of the School of Arts & Sciences is featured on a “Listening Post” special to discuss how conservative talk radio has played a divisive role in modern politics. Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Penn In the News Associated Press Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Dean John Jackson of the Annenberg School for Communication says that the Alex Jones verdict sends an important message in support of facts over ideological disinformation. Load More
Study: 2017 rise in teen suicide rates due to seasonal shifts, not ‘13 Reasons Why’ Penn In the News ARS Technica Study: 2017 rise in teen suicide rates due to seasonal shifts, not ‘13 Reasons Why’ A paper by Dan Romer of the Annenberg Public Policy Center found a seasonal pattern to teen suicide rates that seems to coincide with the school year, declining in the summer months. How dark money fuels climate denialism The senator argued that eliminating dark money in politics—especially from the fossil fuel industry—was a prerequisite to bipartisan climate legislation. How dark money fuels climate denialism Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined Penn faculty to discuss distrust in science, the fossil fuel industry, and the conservative Supreme Court. Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Penn In the News Politico.com Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that non-violent direct actions are an important way to impact public opinion but notes that activists need to consider contemporary snapshot/soundbite culture. Social media has evolved as a crucial tool during election cycles—but it can also be misused Penn In the News Marketplace (NPR) Social media has evolved as a crucial tool during election cycles—but it can also be misused Pinar Yildirim of the Wharton School explains why the technology behind social media platforms can amplify misinformation and conspiracy theories. Asteroids, climate change, killer robots: A handy guide to doomsday scenarios Penn In the News The Washington Post Asteroids, climate change, killer robots: A handy guide to doomsday scenarios Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that America’s common media culture has been replaced by a culture where creating distrust of expert voices becomes profitable. Trailer: The statue Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Trailer: The statue Paul Farber of the Weitzman School of Design discusses why Philadelphia’s Rocky statue holds such resonance and what that says about which stories people choose to memorialize. The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Penn In the News Al Jazeera The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Brian Rosenwald of the School of Arts & Sciences is featured on a “Listening Post” special to discuss how conservative talk radio has played a divisive role in modern politics. Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Penn In the News Associated Press Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Dean John Jackson of the Annenberg School for Communication says that the Alex Jones verdict sends an important message in support of facts over ideological disinformation. Load More
How dark money fuels climate denialism The senator argued that eliminating dark money in politics—especially from the fossil fuel industry—was a prerequisite to bipartisan climate legislation. How dark money fuels climate denialism Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined Penn faculty to discuss distrust in science, the fossil fuel industry, and the conservative Supreme Court.
Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Penn In the News Politico.com Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that non-violent direct actions are an important way to impact public opinion but notes that activists need to consider contemporary snapshot/soundbite culture. Social media has evolved as a crucial tool during election cycles—but it can also be misused Penn In the News Marketplace (NPR) Social media has evolved as a crucial tool during election cycles—but it can also be misused Pinar Yildirim of the Wharton School explains why the technology behind social media platforms can amplify misinformation and conspiracy theories. Asteroids, climate change, killer robots: A handy guide to doomsday scenarios Penn In the News The Washington Post Asteroids, climate change, killer robots: A handy guide to doomsday scenarios Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that America’s common media culture has been replaced by a culture where creating distrust of expert voices becomes profitable. Trailer: The statue Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Trailer: The statue Paul Farber of the Weitzman School of Design discusses why Philadelphia’s Rocky statue holds such resonance and what that says about which stories people choose to memorialize. The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Penn In the News Al Jazeera The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Brian Rosenwald of the School of Arts & Sciences is featured on a “Listening Post” special to discuss how conservative talk radio has played a divisive role in modern politics. Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Penn In the News Associated Press Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Dean John Jackson of the Annenberg School for Communication says that the Alex Jones verdict sends an important message in support of facts over ideological disinformation. Load More
Social media has evolved as a crucial tool during election cycles—but it can also be misused Penn In the News Marketplace (NPR) Social media has evolved as a crucial tool during election cycles—but it can also be misused Pinar Yildirim of the Wharton School explains why the technology behind social media platforms can amplify misinformation and conspiracy theories. Asteroids, climate change, killer robots: A handy guide to doomsday scenarios Penn In the News The Washington Post Asteroids, climate change, killer robots: A handy guide to doomsday scenarios Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that America’s common media culture has been replaced by a culture where creating distrust of expert voices becomes profitable. Trailer: The statue Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Trailer: The statue Paul Farber of the Weitzman School of Design discusses why Philadelphia’s Rocky statue holds such resonance and what that says about which stories people choose to memorialize. The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Penn In the News Al Jazeera The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Brian Rosenwald of the School of Arts & Sciences is featured on a “Listening Post” special to discuss how conservative talk radio has played a divisive role in modern politics. Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Penn In the News Associated Press Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Dean John Jackson of the Annenberg School for Communication says that the Alex Jones verdict sends an important message in support of facts over ideological disinformation. Load More
Asteroids, climate change, killer robots: A handy guide to doomsday scenarios Penn In the News The Washington Post Asteroids, climate change, killer robots: A handy guide to doomsday scenarios Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that America’s common media culture has been replaced by a culture where creating distrust of expert voices becomes profitable. Trailer: The statue Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Trailer: The statue Paul Farber of the Weitzman School of Design discusses why Philadelphia’s Rocky statue holds such resonance and what that says about which stories people choose to memorialize. The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Penn In the News Al Jazeera The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Brian Rosenwald of the School of Arts & Sciences is featured on a “Listening Post” special to discuss how conservative talk radio has played a divisive role in modern politics. Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Penn In the News Associated Press Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Dean John Jackson of the Annenberg School for Communication says that the Alex Jones verdict sends an important message in support of facts over ideological disinformation. Load More
Trailer: The statue Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Trailer: The statue Paul Farber of the Weitzman School of Design discusses why Philadelphia’s Rocky statue holds such resonance and what that says about which stories people choose to memorialize. The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Penn In the News Al Jazeera The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Brian Rosenwald of the School of Arts & Sciences is featured on a “Listening Post” special to discuss how conservative talk radio has played a divisive role in modern politics. Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Penn In the News Associated Press Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Dean John Jackson of the Annenberg School for Communication says that the Alex Jones verdict sends an important message in support of facts over ideological disinformation. Load More
The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Penn In the News Al Jazeera The right frequency: Is talk radio dividing America? Brian Rosenwald of the School of Arts & Sciences is featured on a “Listening Post” special to discuss how conservative talk radio has played a divisive role in modern politics. Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Penn In the News Associated Press Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Dean John Jackson of the Annenberg School for Communication says that the Alex Jones verdict sends an important message in support of facts over ideological disinformation. Load More
Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Penn In the News Associated Press Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely Dean John Jackson of the Annenberg School for Communication says that the Alex Jones verdict sends an important message in support of facts over ideological disinformation.