Contemporary Legends in a Polarized World (Derek Agard Distinguished Lecture)
In a country where trust is at an all-time low and polarization at an all-time high, is everything a legend? Using examples of contemporary or “urban” legends from across the US, Tom Mould, Professor of Anthropology and Folklore (Butler University), explores new approaches to legend research that help us navigate our current landscape of fake news, conspiracy theories, and echo chambers. In the process, Professor Mould upends some long held beliefs about what contemporary legends are, what they do, and what they can tell us about ourselves and the polarized world we live in.
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Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmWhere
Utah State UniversityRoom: LIB101
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