Dr. Furqan Rao, Executive Director of the Center for Democracy and Climate Studies, shared insights at the Forum in Moscow during Dialogue About Fakes 3.0 in a roundtable titled The Age of Post-Truth: What Language Do We Need for Dialogue? His remarks addressed how societies can strengthen trust and communication amid rising misinformation.
The roundtable gathered experts and thought leaders from France, Slovenia, Mexico and several other countries to explore the challenges of the post-truth era. Participants examined how language, narratives and public engagement shape perceptions and how communities can build resilience to misleading information.
Dr. Furqan Rao emphasised the need for clear, constructive approaches to dialogue that transcend national boundaries and partisan divides. His participation highlighted Pakistan’s voice in international conversations about misinformation and media literacy, underscoring the importance of collaborative strategies to protect public discourse.
The discussion in Moscow advanced ideas for practical measures to foster meaningful conversation and resilience in an age dominated by contested facts. By bringing together diverse perspectives, the forum sought pathways to strengthen democratic exchange and counter the effects of misinformation.
