The Human Touch: Storytelling and trust in a world of bots, bad actors, and AI

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Writers and visual storytellers! Learn how to do revealing interviews, conduct in-depth investigations, and decipher data essential for authentic and compelling storytelling in research, journalism, and filmmaking. Hear how AI is influencing media and communications careers--and what the future holds.

On September 21st, join us for the Institute of Storycraft & Information Gathering's 2nd annual forum featuring keynote speaker, Elliot Ackerman. Ackerman is a contributing writer for The Atlantic, a best-selling novelist and nonfiction author, a decorated combat veteran, and a Tufts alumnus. He graduated in 2003 with degrees from both the College of Arts & Sciences and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.

Bonus: All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a free, hour-long consultation with one of our experts. Use this consultation to get answers and advice about your writing, research, or career! Must be present for the drawing during the closing reception to win. 

Looking for an even more hands on experience? Sign up for the pre-forum workshop! How to Talk to Anyone About Anything: Techniques for Revealing Interviews hosted by Tufts Sociology Department's own Sarah Sobieraj.
Powerful interviews are the backbone of nonfiction narratives that captivate audiences. In this small group, interactive workshop, learn how to conduct revealing interviews that are essential for compelling storytelling in research, journalism, and filmmaking. Practice developing evocative questions that draw out people's unique thoughts, ideas, and experiences. Find out how to build rapport with interviewees, even when asking about sensitive topics. To sign up for the forum and the pre-forum workshop, be sure to add both Ticket Options to your cart. 

Featured Panelists:

• Emma Rose Brown, A'17, Freelance Reporter
• Jennifer Burton, Tufts Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies
• Abbie Lundberg, Editor in Chief, MIT Sloan Management Review
• Shaan Merchant, A'19, Jigsaw Productions
• Sarah Sobieraj, Tufts Department of Sociology
• Rosanna Xia, A'11, Los Angeles Times