Reconnecting with the Truth: The Challenge of Fighting Disinformation | Chel Diokno | TEDxYouth@SJCS

Disinformation - a threat so great that it could redefine what the public perceives as truth. Human rights lawyer Atty. Chel Diokno is here to inspire the youth to never give up in searching for the truth. In his talk, Atty. Diokno shares his insights into how we could, and should, fight against disinformation. Atty. Jose Manuel I. Diokno is the founding dean of the De La Salle University (DLSU) College of Law, and Chair of the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG). He has been practicing law for 30 years, and gained prominence as a human rights lawyer and litigator. Though already well-known in legal and human rights circles, Atty. Chel gained wider public prominence when he ran on a platform of justice and judicial reform during the 2019 senatorial elections. Though he actually has no grandchildren yet, many young Filipinos adopted Atty. Chel as their “Woke Lolo” during the campaign because of his progressive stand on issues, his advocacy for youth empowerment, and his witty remarks, despite the occasional dad jokes. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in line with his belief that justice should be accessible to every Filipino - Atty. Chel set up a free legal helpdesk on his Facebook page which, in its first 3 months, has helped several thousand Filipinos, and more. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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I admire how Chel Diokno explains things.