Submissions welcome: ‘Digital Complexity and Disinformation in Indo-Pacific’ conference
In the current media landscape, the speed at which digital technologies are advancing has the potential to offer us a more inclusive society for all – so why isn’t this happening?
We welcome you to join us at either Burwood Campus or online on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 September for the conference Digital Complexity and Disinformation in Indo-Pacific to unpack this fascinating topic!
About the conference
There is an optimistic belief that the rapid advancement of digital technologies can foster a more inclusive societal landscape. However, digital technology also serves as a catalyst for undemocratic tendencies. This is particularly evident as political actors leverage digital technologies as primary tools to achieve their goals, often disregarding democratic values. Various social media platforms, for instance, are utilised not solely for promoting certain political ideologies but also for disseminating misinformation and disinformation.
Not all users of these digital platforms possess adequate digital literacy. Consequently, fake news and hate speech proliferate across mainstream platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and others. This has led to societal polarisation and even conflict among those with opposing views.
In the realm of political competition, entrenched powers utilise digital technologies to suppress criticism and ward off cyberattacks from their adversaries. Moreover, their influence grants them control over critical access points to internet networks, websites, and various platforms. They not only impose restrictions but also possess the capability to sever connections that should be accessible to the public.
Consequently, in practice, the use of digital technologies can give rise to digital authoritarianism. This form of authoritarianism often finds its roots in foreign influence.
We are currently accepting submissions
We invite submissions for papers that investigate digital complexity and disinformation within the ASEAN countries, Australia, and the broader Indo-Pacific region. While we encourage submissions across various related topics, potential themes include, but are not limited to:
- Digital consumption, digital divides, and the disruptive impact of disinformation operations
- Digital technologies and foreign influence in the region
- The evolving landscape of digital authoritarianism
- Politics and the change in information ecosystem
- Politics, artificial intelligence, and democracy
- Digital complexity and the nurturing social cohesion
- Mitigating and countering disinformation via digital technologies.
The deadline for submissions is 31 May 2024.
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For full submission details and/or to confirm your attendance, please visit the registration link below.
Digital Complexity and Disinformation in Indo-Pacific conference
Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 September 2024, 9am–5pm
Deakin Burwood Corporate Centre (BCC), Burwood Campus OR online via Zoom
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