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SUMMARY:The Brain & Misinformation
DESCRIPTION:Why are people inclined to believe misinformation? Come learn what makes some humans cling to ideas that aren’t true.\nWhy 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. \nJoin 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. \nMatthew 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. \nWednesday\, Oct. 22\, 2025 at 6:30pm (doors open 6pm) \nTheater Wit\, 1229 W Belmont Av.\, Chicago\, IL (map) \nTickets are $10 at BrainAndMisinformation \nSeating is limited. \n  \nCopies of Misguided will be available for purchase and signing after the event thanks to The Book Cellar.
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LOCATION:Theater Wit\, 1229 W. Belmont Av.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
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