The Web: The Ultimate Propaganda Machine? March 24, 2010

The web has allowed linking up of pressure groups, bringing people power to politics. But what happens when authoritarian regimes get the same idea? Come to learn about the emerging ‘spinternet’ and how we could be turning into cogs in a new propaganda machine.

Speaker:
TBC

Facilitator:
Aleks Krotoski, Tech Weekly, The Guardian

Event organised by:
The Science Museum, curated by Aleks Krotoski and sponsored by Nintendo

Please pre-book: Call 020 7942 4040 or e-mail [email protected]

The Dana Centre and d.café are licensed premises open only to those aged 18 or over. Most events are free. Arrive early to enjoy a wide variety of delicious food and drink in our air-conditioned d.café.

Official Website: http://www.danacentre.org.uk/events/2010/03/24/569