Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch, MFA ’84, host of the Fox TV game show “Celebrity Weakest Link,” will give the keynote address in Barton Hall.
In this episode of Research Matters, psychologist Gordon Pennycook dives into the surprisingly relatable science of why smart people believe dumb things, from conspiracy theories to “deep” nonsense that only sounds profound.
“While fans and activists may frame cancellation as a consumer-driven boycott, the economic consequences in our setting hinged on a specific set of editorial and algorithmic decisions by Spotify – highlighting more broadly how much power streaming platforms can wield over an artist’s visibility and income.”
Jura Liaukonyte, professor of marketing and management communications (SC Johnson College), on the impact of social media boycotts of musical artists.
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