Ideas on Tour: Truth Decay?

On July 31st 2018 we explored the idea of truth. Does absolute truth exist? Do museums tell the truth? Is journalism the truth? To tackle these--and other--questions, we'll hear from a variety of angles: Steve Smith (Millsaps College) will examine the philosophical nature of truth and the idea of relativism; LaTanya S. Autry (Mississippi Museum of Art) will speak about truth and objectivity in museums; and Anna Wolfe (Clarion Ledger) will discuss truth and journalism amidst the growing claims of "fake news." MHC Executive Director Dr. Stuart Rockoff will moderate the conversation. This program takes place with support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation's "Democracy and the Informed Citizen" initiative in conjunction with the Federation of State Humanities Councils. The Ideas on Tour summer series will take place through August and will visit different spots around town each month. Join us for a fun summer on the road! As always, compelling conversation is on us, and drinks are on you. Host: Caroline Gillespie Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Podastery Studios (twitter.com/Podastery) Lean More: MS Humanities Council -

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This episode was published on Aug 14, 2018.

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