The Champlain Library will host a public talk in February focused on navigating today’s increasingly complex media landscape.
Local journalist Philip Oddi will lead a presentation titled: Surviving Misinformation, on Wednesday, February 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Creating Centre, located at 11 High Street, in Vankleek Hill.
With news and information readily available through television, social media, and online platforms, determining which sources can be trusted has become more challenging. The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has added another layer of complexity, making it easier for misleading or false information to spread quickly while appearing credible.
Oddi’s talk will explore how misinformation and disinformation circulate, why they can be difficult to spot, and what individuals can do to evaluate the reliability of what they read, watch, and share. Attendees will learn practical strategies for assessing source credibility, verifying facts, and developing the skills needed to become more critical and informed news consumers.
The session is designed to be accessible to a general audience and will provide tools that can be applied to everyday media consumption, whether reading online articles, scrolling through social media, or viewing news coverage.
The event is free and open to the public, though donations are welcome. Seating is limited, and those interested in attending are encouraged to reserve a spot online at bc-cl.ca or by calling the library at 613-678-2216.
