Building trust in Big Business, Distrust in vaccines: Reasons and Solutions, Facebook: the Data Leak Scandal, and Trust in Healthcare prior & post the Internet are the topics of today’s discussions.
The special Guest Speaker
Theofanis Varvoglis has a doctorate in Marketing from Virginia Tech and specializes in Marketing Strategy and Entrepreneurial Decision Making. He is also an internationally certified mediator specializing in corporate disputes. He has been a professor of Marketing at San Diego State University, California, USA, an adjunct professor at the University of Macedonia and the University of the Aegean in Greece, and Chair of the Business School at the American College of Thessaloniki. Since 2017 he is professor of Marketing at the AUA. He teaches Trust in the general education context and supervises the annual student conference on Trust. Essays and articles of his have been published in American, European, and Greek publications, and he has appeared on American and Greek television on issues relating to Marketing. He has implemented and coordinated studies and research in the private sector, both domestically and abroad, on education, strategy for corporations, startups, and not-for-profit organizations.
Distrust in vaccines: Reasons and Solutions
Group members:
Nona, Elene, Ani and Mane
Distrust in vaccines continues to be a significant challenge, with some individuals expressing concerns about their safety and efficacy despite extensive scientific evidence supporting their benefits. This skepticism hinders public health efforts and poses risks to vulnerable populations by impeding vaccination rates and increasing the potential for outbreaks of preventable diseases.
Facebook: the Data Leak Scandal
Group members:
Alissa, Anna, Manan and Elen
The Data Leak Scandal involving Facebook revealed the magnitude of personal data mismanagement and raised serious questions about user privacy and the platform’s data protection measures. This incident resulted in a loss of trust among users and sparked widespread discussions about the ethical implications of large-scale data collection and the need for stronger regulations to safeguard user information.
Trust in Healthcare prior & post the Internet
Group members:
Hasmik, Zhanna, Sona and Sara
Prior Internet: Trust in healthcare relied on face-to-face interactions, personal recommendations, and institutional reputation.
Post Internet: Access to health information online empowered individuals to research and engage, expanding decision-making opportunities while raising concerns about reliability and accuracy.
