A popular Vancouver event is tackling loneliness and misinformation
· hanna hett
AI Briefing
- • Vancouver-based event series tackles social isolation and misinformation through quality research discussions.
- • Event founder Avneet Dhillon aims to bridge research gap for the general public.
- • We Should Be Friends aims to create spaces for adult social connections.
Context
A new event series in Vancouver is addressing two significant issues: social isolation and misinformation. Avneet Dhillon, a PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia, is behind the idea, which stems from her experience in mental health and research. She observed the spread of misinformation on social media and noted that quality research is often inaccessible to the general public.
The event series aims to make a difference by providing access to quality research and creating social connections. Avneet Dhillon and Katrina Martin, who started We Should Be Friends in 2021, are working together to create spaces for adults to connect and access information.
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