Freestyle Socials: Dazed and Confused
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Watch a comedian summarize important science. Badly.
Dozens of new papers explore how to fix trust in media/polarization.
But who's got the time to read all that?! Instead, we had host of Dirty Science Comedy Lexa Graham skim through the most important ones and put together hilariously half-baked PowerPoints.
Have a laugh as Social Scientist/CBC Host Anthony Morgan and Misinformation researcher Aviva Phillip-Muller correct her most egregious errors.
Then help them decide the merits of each paper in Freestyle Socials fashion!
Never tried Freestyle Socials? They're simple.
THE HOST: Asks a question like "Should we pee in the shower?"
YOU: Pick a side.
THEN: Share ideas about why your friends might switch!
THE ONLY RULE? Switch sides anytime you're surprised or laughing!
THE GOAL? Better conversations in 3 easy steps: Disagree. Laugh. Repeat!
Example Questions:
- If it turned out most food had spiders in it, would you wanna know?
- Health Canada stars recommending eating dirt. Eat it?
- Should we sit or stand to wipe our butts?
(We swear all related to the research believe it or not!)
Help a comedian, TV Host and a misinformation expert explore science's newest ideas about why the world is falling apart (and how to fix it) for a night of interactive comedy!
This game is supported by the RCIScience
Event Agenda:
**6:30 PM — 7:30**
Pre-event Social hour
**7:30 PM — Welcome**
A quick hello, then we get into it.
**7:40 PM — Warm-up**
Funny questions, audience participation, and a playful introduction to the theme.
**7:50–8:25 PM — PowerPoint Round One**
Two surprising research ideas, translated into comedy, conversation, and weird questions for the room.
**8:25 PM — Interactive Break**
Grab a drink, meet someone new, and try a question from the card game.
**8:50–9:25 PM — PowerPoint Round Two**
More science, more surprisingly fun questions, and more chances to hear how other people see the world.
**9:25 PM — Final Interactive Moment + Closing**
One last question together, followed by closing remarks.
**Expect:** comedy, actual science, small-group conversations, audience participation, and a throwable microphone.