Things Can Be Better: How to Change Minds and Stop Propaganda

• This event is a production of Charis Books & More and Science for Georgia.
• It is FREE event and open to the public.
• Seating is on a first-come basis.
• Donations are appreciated.
• Please read the in-person event guidelines to be sure you can participate in the event.
• Doors open at 1:30 pm for early arrival.
• The presentation gets under way around 2:00.
• Location: Charis Books & More, 184 S. Candler St., Decatur, GA 30030

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# Things Can Be Better: How to Change Minds and Stop Propaganda

September 28th, 2025
2pm - 3pm
In Person and Online
Location: Charis Books & More, 184 S. Candler St., Decatur, GA 30030

## Description

Join us as we share this important talk with Charis Books & More! This Talk is FREE to all attendees!

This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelines to be sure you can participate in the event.
Charis welcomes Michael Czajkowski for Things Can Be Better: How to Change Minds and Stop Propaganda, a workshop around propaganda, misinformation, and offering hope and skills for a way forward.

Workshop Description
I feel vulnerable. Everyday I feel strained and uncertain about my future and safety due to current events. Maybe you do too. To make real progress seems to require the changing of so many minds that feel so close yet so far away. This might feel bleak to you, but I feel hope about this. Based in science. This workshop is to spread this hope.

I will review the lesser-known and yet most powerful challenges to the progress of society, which will be difficult to face. We will then go through a large-scale strategy which turns these challenges into advantages. Finally, core to this strategy is a lesser known set of interpersonal communication habits, which we will practice together.
The event is free and open to all people, especially to those who have no income or low income, but we encourage and appreciate a donation of $5-20 in support of the work of Charis Circle, our programming non-profit. Charis Circle’s mission is to foster sustainable feminist communities, work for social justice, and encourage the expression of diverse and marginalized voices. Donate on Crowdcast or via their website.

## Featured Speaker:

Speaker: Michael Czajkowski, PhD

# AGENDA

September 28th, 2025

Charis Books & More, 184 S. Candler St., Decatur, GA 30030

1:30pm – Doors Open
2:00pm – Talk start