Generation of Lost Causes

What's at stake when polarized generations allow media outlets to frame their understanding of the world?

As our global population faces increasing threats from climate change, political divisions and other existential crises, self-serving forces simultaneously distract from and escalate the problems.

Cory Doctorow, journalist, activist and author, and Vass Bednar, executive director of McMaster University's Master of Public Policy program, discuss generational divides, opposing viewpoints and the risk of media-induced polarization.

What's at stake when we allow profit-driven corporations to define our views? And how do we mitigate crises when we can't agree on what is true?

Join the conversation.

Q&A; and book signing to follow. Books available for purchase.

Ticket registration for this event is required: Due to the high demand for this event, free tickets will be available to book via Eventbrite two weeks in advance, beginning on November 8th at 9:00am ET.

About this event's guests:

Cory Doctorow
Vass Bednar

Read more:

The Lost Cause
Red Team Blues
Internet Con How to Seize the Means of Computation

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This event is part of our new series exploring what's at stake when intellectual freedom is threatened.

It is also part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas.

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Note: This is an in-person event at The Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, the premiere event space for Toronto Public Library's cultural and heritage programming located on the second floor of the Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street).

Arrive early, meet people. The talk starts at 2pm, but doors to the Toronto Reference Library and Appel Salon open at 1:30pm. Come early so you can chat with your fellow literature lovers, and make new friends. As with all Appel Salon events, we'll have a cash bar with a selection of beer and wine, as well as sandwiches and snacks.

Tickets are only guaranteed until 15 minutes before the show starts, at which point we will start opening up available spots to the rush line.

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Accessibility at Toronto Public Library:

Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks' notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca.