Renee DiResta, a renowned expert on online misinformation and propaganda, will be delivering a powerful and eye-opening talk at an upcoming event in Washington, DC that you won't want to miss. DiResta's original framing of how public opinion is now shaped through a virtual rumor mill of nefarious online influencers and propagandists is both fascinating and deeply concerning. She will reveal the hidden machinery and dynamics behind how these "invisible rulers" are deliberately undermining the fundamental legitimacy of our institutions and rewriting the relationship between the people and their government in profoundly disturbing ways. With her deep insights into the shockingly effective and destructive power of these online manipulation tactics, DiResta will paint a vivid picture of how belief in the truth is being systematically eroded, with scientific proof and democratic validity alike being bulldozed by these malicious actors. As the Technical Research Manager at the Stanford Internet Observatory, DiResta has investigated a wide range of domestic and geopolitical disinformation campaigns, from health misinformation to election-related falsehoods, and she is uniquely qualified to shed light on this critical issue. Her bylined work has appeared in prestigious publications like The Atlantic, Wired, and The New York Times, and she has been recognized with prestigious fellowships and affiliations. This event is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the foremost experts on this topic, and attendees will come away with a deeper understanding of the threats we face and the urgent need for leaders to rapidly adapt and fight back to restore our collective sanity and societal well-being. With free, first-come-first-served seating, this is an event that anyone concerned about the state of our information landscape and the future of our democracy won't want to miss.