The inaugural Ethics IRL event, organized by Harvard's Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Ethics, tackled the influence of social media on student discourse, especially around divisive topics like immigration. Engaging in a Socratic dialogue format, the discussion featured diverse perspectives from panelists including a dean, activist, and student. A key focus was the role of anonymity in online discussions, with panelists exploring how it shapes the willingness to express genuine opinions, as well as its implications for civil dialogue in today's polarized context.
In an age heavily influenced by social media, the first Ethics IRL event examines how technology affects discussions on divisive topics among students.
Nien-hê Hsieh, a Harvard professor, led a debate on the implications of anonymity in student discussions about immigration, highlighting the complexities of dialogue today.
The inaugural event featured perspectives from various participants including a dean and an activist, all emphasizing the importance of context in social media discussions.
A student raised a compelling question about the nature of responses in online discussions, suggesting anonymity significantly alters how students express themselves.
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