Truth & Consequences
With AI, deep fakes, and online influencers adding to the already complex landscape of media disruption and information integrity, we are taking a close look at how news and information have changed in the last decade. We are pleased to partner with experts in the area to bring you this follow-up to our first Truth and Consequences discussion in 2016. This program is free and open to the public.
Most events will be held at the East Tennessee History Center.
Symposium Schedule: April 25–28, 2024
Screening & Discussion:
A Tennessee Waltz: Ray Blanton’s Last Dance (2023)
Thursday, April 25 | 7:00–9:00
East Tennessee History Center
Murder-for-hire and paid pardons—discover a Tennessee governor’s buried history in WVLT's first-of-its-kind investigation into former Governor Ray Blanton and his administration.
Discuss the scandal's impact with film creator Brittany Tarwater, veteran journalist, Tom Humphrey, and former US Attorney, Hal Hardin.
Panel Discussion:
AI, Deep Fakes, Online Influencers & Political Communication
Friday, April 26 | 9:00–10:30
East Tennessee History Center
Presenters from CCI Information Integrity Institute, UTK:
- Ben Horne, PhD
- Mariea Hoy, PhD
- Mike Kotowski, PhD
- Catherine Luther, PhD
- Martin Riedl, PhD
Conversation:
First Amendment, Social Media, and Democracy
Friday, April 26 | 10:45–Noon
East Tennessee History Center
Glenn Reynolds, author of Social Media Upheaval (2019), is the Beauchamp Brogan Distinguished Professor of Law at UTK.
Jesse Mayshark is the co-founder of Compass, an online news site.
Screening:
Marie (1985)
Sunday, April 28 | 3:30–5:30
Central Cinema | Free
Sissy Spacek stars as whistle-blower Marie Ragghianti in this dramatized story of the federal investigation of the pardon and parole corruption under Tennessee Governor Ray Blanton. PG-13
Presented by TAMIS
The Library thanks the partners making this program possible:
