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Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things

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Conspiracy theories and misinformation affect us all. How do we fight them? 🚫 ℹ️

Join us for an informative and enlightening discussion with acclaimed behavioral scientist, bestselling author, and James B. Duke Professor Dan Ariely on Friday, September 29 at 12pm PT! 📆

We’ll examine the misinformation crisis and its psychological roots through the lens of Dan's new book, Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things, which offers a comprehensive analysis of the psychological drivers that lead rational people to adopt irrational beliefs. The book reveals the underlying factors that drive people to mistrust accepted truths, entertain alternative facts, and even embrace full-blown conspiracy theories.

In this exclusive session, Dan Ariely will:

✅ Unveil the emotional, cognitive, and social elements behind false information adoption

✅ Decode the psychological factors that can make anyone susceptible to becoming a ‘misbeliever’

✅ Share strategies to build resilience against misinformation's allure

✅ Offer a comprehensive analysis of the drivers of irrational beliefs

… & much more!

🌟 Whether you’re passionate about behavioral science, public discourse, or the complexities of human behavior, this is your chance to gain insights from a pioneering expert into one of the biggest crises of our time—and learn how to be part of the solution to it.

🗓️ Don't miss this transformative event with one of the world’s best-known behavioral scientists. Join us at 12pm PT on September 29 to uncover the psychology behind misinformation, explore the depths of ‘misbelief,’ and equip yourself to navigate today's complex information landscape.