Skeptical Inquirer Presents: "Misguided: Where Misinformation Starts"

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Event Title: "Misguided" with Matthew Facciani

Details for this event:
There are a lot of reasons people believe misinformation—and it’s not just because they lack the facts. False beliefs are fueled by powerful social and psychological forces. Our identities, relationships, and information environments strongly shape what we believe and how we process evidence.

Join us on Thursday, August 7, at 7:00 p.m. ET for a Skeptical Inquirer Presents livestream with Matthew Facciani. His new book, Misguided: Where Misinformation Starts, How It Spreads, and What to Do About It, offers practical strategies for navigating a world full of falsehoods. Facciani will describe what research and real-world case studies tell us about how misinformation spreads and how we can respond more effectively, whether you’re trying to talk to a friend, become more aware of your own biases, or improve things more broadly.

NOTE: This live Zoom event is free, but advance registration is required, so sign up right now.

About the Speaker:
* Matthew Facciani is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Notre Dame. He is an interdisciplinary social scientist with a background in neuroscience and psychology as well as a PhD in sociology. His new book, Misguided, explains the social forces that make us vulnerable to misinformation and what we can do to build resilience against it.

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