Information and Communication: Truth and Manipulation

Information and Communication: Truth and Manipulation

On Saturday, February 19, Damanhur Crea hosted a conference entitled "Information and Communication: Truth or Manipulation." The event, organized by Conacreis, Damanhur and the "Accademia dell'Equilibrio" was held with the intention to offer clarity about how mass media, diffusing contradictory news and interpretations, often creates and spreads false information. During the conference, five main themes relevant to current events were explored - the environment, health, GMOs, justice and nuclear technology. Five Damanhurian actors presented press releases based on the various not-really-news items that can be found in newspapers on these themes. Then, five presentations were given by university and academic experts, revisiting the press releases and indicating how to distinguish the facts from interpretations.

Moderator: Giovanni Carlo Fiorucci - Ex-Director of the Clinical Pathology Department ASO Regina Margherita - S.Anna di Torino

Speakers

Marco Rapellino - Director of Quality, Risk Management and Accreditation, Molinette Hospital
Paola Borelli - Manager of Quality, Risk Management and Accreditation, Molinette Hospital
Bruno Tinti - Writer-Journalist, ex-Procurator of the Republic
Gianluigi Forloni - Researcher, Mario Negri Institute
Arduino Potesta - Industrial Manager, ex-Manager in the nuclear industry
Enrico Garrou - Technical Director ARPA Piedmont Region Italy