Thinking in the Era of Fake News

Synopsis:

Media might make us more vulnerable to misinformation but the interesting aspect is that they are actually exposing our pre-existing vulnerabilities. there’s nothing new about the confirmation bias that arises in social media : we are already wired to filter and share information in a biased way.

Course description:

This course is designed to enable participants to recognize the cognitive biases that influence their ideas, opinions and real life behavior. It will also dive into the psychological impact of media on our sense of belonging and on the cognitive science research that is questioning the interaction between our on and offline social behaviors.

Number of sessions:

Dates of sessions:

July 24 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Language:

English

Course Pre-requisites:

A keen interest in Brain Science and Media and Knowledge Sharing

Instructor name:

Dr. Samah Karaki
Instructor Bio:

After 10 years of research in the field of learning and stress-related behaviors, she co-founded in 2014 the Social Brain Institute translating knowledge from many different disciplines including cognitive neuroscience, education and psychology into innovative approaches. Today, SBi is developing programs using our understanding of the human brain to improve organizational culture, leadership and eco-citizenship striving to contribute in the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Samah holds a master 1 degree in ecology and evolution, a master’s degree in cognitive neuroscience and a PhD in Neuroscience.

Contact Email:

alternativeacademy@jibal.org

How to contact:

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Participation Fees:

Standard Fee: 30,000LL

Reduced** Fee: 20,000LL

Solidarity* Fee: Pay what you can above the standard rate

*This fee enables to fund the reduced fee difference and allow concerned persons to have access to the course.
** For salaries under 1000$/month and having to pay house rental. If you do not fall under this categorie and still believe you should have the reduced fee, please contact us. The reduced rate is applicable for limited number of participants.

About The Civil Society Incubator

Building on the informal support and coaching the Centre For Social Sciences Research and Action has been providing over the years through its first two programmes, Daleel Madani and the Civil Society Knowledge Centre, The Centre For Social Sciences Research and Action formalised these efforts in a new collaborative programme: the Civil Society Incubator, officially launched in 2016. Through its Incubator, the Centre For Social Sciences Research and Action shares its expertise of over 10 years. The Incubator is designed to foster the creation, development, and growth of local civil society and public action initiatives, organisations, or projects.

Incubation at the Centre For Social Sciences Research and Action is done through an array of services such as provision of office space, coaching and mentoring on technical issues, management, administrative matters, research, advocacy, networking, and web development among others. The Centre For Social Sciences Research and Action's Incubator programme does not follow a ready-made format, but is rather designed and tailored based on the needs of the partner.

For more information on our Incubator programme, send your fleshed out idea and a request to:
contact@socialsciences-centre.org