In today’s interconnected and information-dense world, it can be challenging to weed through the fluff and phony to get down to the facts. By arming ourselves with open minds, critical and discerning ears, and analytical media consumption skills, we can start to separate fact from fiction. To do this, we will explore the notion of “fake news,” biases, agendas, and framing to better understand the modern information environment. Kaylee Laakso looks bring renewed attention to the age-old idiom “don’t judge a book by its cover” in the context of modern news media.
Kaylee Laakso is a native of Upper Michigan who recently returned to the area after working, studying, and traveling worldwide for the past decade. As someone who is fervent about security matters, world affairs, and strategic communication, she seeks to engage with others to exchange knowledge, ideas, and experiences in hopes of building better informed, engaged, and innovative communities. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Northern Michigan University and a Master of Professional Studies in Security and Safety Leadership from George Washington University. Kaylee is the owner of L&M Strategic Solutions, a woman-owned, veteran-owned small business based in Mohawk, Michigan. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]

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