The playbook goes back to Plato's Noble Lie, in 375 B.C. However, while Plato justified government myth-making as a benefit to society, this year's election playbook is anything but. The false narratives, repeatedly amplified on social media and believed by half the US population, can cause catastrophic consequences for the entire world.  

In an era of distorted reality, can Communicators do anything to debunk the flow of disinformation? Can we realistically bring back the truth? Yes, at least to some degree, say the experts.

In this critical session, three experts on political propaganda—Helio Fred Garcia, Barbara L. McQuade and D,avid Cleentson— will discuss how Communicators can identify and help dispel disinformation. They will also discuss how politicians historically used falsehoods to start wars, overthrow governments, and, yes, to win elections.