Illinois Science Council

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Chicago, IL, US

568 members · Public group

What we’re about

Hi there! We're a group of people who love science, and we come from all walks of life. Whether you have a scientific background or not, whether you do science for a living or not, if you barely recall anything from high school science or have a self-taught PhD -- if you are curious person, we're the group for you. We are all about public outreach in science, technology, engineering, and math.
We like to showcase and celebrate the extraordinary Science Sector and the research done in and around Chicagoland. If you like bugs or beer, astronomy or atoms, medicine or microbes, neuroscience or nanotech, you'll love ISC!

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$10.00
Wed, Oct 22 · 6:30 PM CDT
The Brain & Misinformation
Theater Wit, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL, US
**NOTE: Tickets are Required for this event. $10 **HERE** Space is limited

“The Brain & Misinformation”

Why are people inclined to believe misinformation? How can they fall for such obviously wrong ideas? They key is that it always seems to be *others * and never oneself who is susceptible to such thinking, right? But that's incorrect thinking in itself.

Join us for an excellent opportunity to really understand this critically important topic at a time when we can be constantly overwhelmed by massive amounts of information, much of it from unknown sources and just not true.

Matthew Facciani, is an interdisciplinary social scientist at Notre Dame University with a background in neuroscience and psychology and a PhD in sociology. He will share the latest research on this issue and shed light on how false beliefs take root and spread.

Dr. Facciani will discuss his new book Misguided: Where Misinformation Starts, How It Spreads, and What to Do About It and address the cognitive, emotional, and social factors that make us all susceptible to misinformation. There will be ample time for audience Q&A.

Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at 6:30pm (doors open 6pm)
Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont Av., Chicago, IL (map)
Seating is limited.
Tickets are $10 at BrainAndMisinformation

Copies of Misguided will be available for purchase and signing after the event thanks to The Book Cellar.

Frequently asked questions --

Best route for public transit
Theater Wit is an 8 minute walk from the CTA Belmont station (Red, Brown, and Purple lines); a 1/2 block from a #77 E/W Belmont bus stop; an 11 minute walk from the #9 N/S Ashland bus stop; and a 12 minute walk from the N/S Clark St stop.

Will there be food & drink available?
The cash bar will be open before the program that sells a variety of drinks and snacks. There are many restaurants within walking distance of Theater Wit for dining before or after the talk.

Will this be appropriate for kids?
All ages are welcome, just know that the talk's content will be most accessible for those of at least high school age.

What's the parking situation?
There is mostly metered street parking in the area that uses the ParkChicago app for payment. Watch for signs that restrict parking to cars with a certain numbered sticker as we wouldn't want you to get a ticket.
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