Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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.
Matthew Facciani's 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.
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.
Matthew Facciani's 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.
