Ethics IRL: Campus Ethics in the Digital Era

Has social media turned free speech into free fall? Where do we draw the line between expression, harm, and accountability in a digital world? Can universities show us a better way to disagree online? Ethics IRL is a new forum from the Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics and the Civil Discourse Initiative of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office. In this inaugural session, panelists will tackle the real-world ethical dilemmas of social media’s impact on higher education. Featuring diverse perspectives, this interactive event invites both in-person and virtual audiences to challenge assumptions and engage deeply with the complexities of public discourse. Ethics IRL is not a traditional panel series, but a Socratic-style dialogue designed to push boundaries that fosters rigorous and respectful debate. More about the event here: https://www.ethics.harvard.edu/event/....