Conspiracy theories, prominent individuals embracing them, and the acts of violence associated with them are pervasive in social media. Much has been learned about why individuals embrace them and how to both inoculate individuals from them and treat those who have embraced them. Why? The consequences range from just having aberrant beliefs to acts of violence and terrorism. This workshop will focus on understanding the reasons individuals embrace conspiracy theories, how to both "prebunk" and debunk them, and concrete steps that can be taken to help those individuals who have embraced them.

Date: Thursday, July 15, 12-1:30 PM (EST)

Price: $10.95