Name: The Search for Digital Responsibility: When Violence Goes Viral
Start: 2026-04-18T15:00:00-0700
End: 2026-04-18T16:00:00-0700

The Search for Digital Responsibility: When Violence Goes Viral

Saturday April 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

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Recent gruesome viral moments that landed in the feed of unaware digital media users reminds us that the conversation around obscene material is not at a satisfactory close. What kind of impact do these visuals have on us? What would thoughtful policy proposals look like? And can we balance the weight of free speech with protective measures, ensuring a win-win for all?

Moderator: Amy E. Bonebright, Liberty University
Panelists: Chris Underation, PhD, Gordon College
Russ Jones, PhD, Liberty University

Moderators

Amy Bennett Bonebright

Assistant Professor of Journalism, Liberty University

Former newspaper reporter and managing editor turned academic. Master’s in journalism and public relations, and currently working on an MFA in digital media production. Passions include technology, changing field of journalism, saving local and community news, sports, social media... Read More →

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