Thu September 1, 2022
Why Have False Beliefs And Conspiracy Theories Become So Powerful?
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Why does a lie travel around the world while the truth is still lacing up its boots? In all areas, not just politics, science, and medicine, outrageous or fascinating false information outpaces truth, which is often more nuanced. False narratives pose a real danger to democracy, to our health, and to society. This series will discuss the reasons for that destructive state of affairs and what we can do about it, as individuals and as a society.
In this first part of the Commonwealth Club's series on False Narratives, Dr. Joe Pierre, health sciences clinical professor at UCLA and specialist in delusional thinking and conspiracy theories, will discuss the age-old psychological reasons that conspiracy theories and other false narratives have been successful throughout human history. He will also look at how false narratives have been noticeably empowered and accelerated during the past few years by COVID isolation and modern technologies, among other factors.
This will be an intense, information-packed event; be sure to bring your questions. Also look for the next events in this series, which will use the insights from this event to discuss how we can reach out to a friend who has become ensnared in a conspiracy theory, and actions we can take as individuals and as a society.
SPEAKER: Joe Pierre; M.D., Health Sciences Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA. Author; Expert Witness; Legal Consultant
Time: 5 p.m. doors open & check-in; 5:30-6:30 p.m. program; 6:30 p.m. discussion group
Cost: In-person: $20 non-members, $10 members, students free (with valid I.D.);
Live stream video: $10 non-members, $5 members, students free (with valid I.D.)
Guest must show proof of full vaccination with photo I.D.
(415) 597-6705 [email protected]
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In this first part of the Commonwealth Club's series on False Narratives, Dr. Joe Pierre, health sciences clinical professor at UCLA and specialist in delusional thinking and conspiracy theories, will discuss the age-old psychological reasons that conspiracy theories and other false narratives have been successful throughout human history. He will also look at how false narratives have been noticeably empowered and accelerated during the past few years by COVID isolation and modern technologies, among other factors.
This will be an intense, information-packed event; be sure to bring your questions. Also look for the next events in this series, which will use the insights from this event to discuss how we can reach out to a friend who has become ensnared in a conspiracy theory, and actions we can take as individuals and as a society.
SPEAKER: Joe Pierre; M.D., Health Sciences Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA. Author; Expert Witness; Legal Consultant
Time: 5 p.m. doors open & check-in; 5:30-6:30 p.m. program; 6:30 p.m. discussion group
Cost: In-person: $20 non-members, $10 members, students free (with valid I.D.);
Live stream video: $10 non-members, $5 members, students free (with valid I.D.)
Guest must show proof of full vaccination with photo I.D.
(415) 597-6705 [email protected]
Why does a lie travel around the world while the truth is still lacing up its boots? In all areas, not just politics, science, and medicine, outrageous or fascinating false information outpaces truth, which is often more nuanced. False narratives pose a real danger to democracy, to our health, and to society. This series will discuss the reasons for that destructive state of affairs and what we can do about it, as individuals and as a society.
In this first part of the Commonwealth Club's series on False Narratives, Dr. Joe Pierre, health sciences clinical professor at UCLA and specialist in delusional thinking and conspiracy theories, will discuss the age-old psychological reasons that conspiracy theories and other false narratives have been successful throughout human history. He will also look at how false narratives have been noticeably empowered and accelerated during the past few years by COVID isolation and modern technologies, among other factors.
This will be an intense, information-packed event; be sure to bring your questions. Also look for the next events in this series, which will use the insights from this event to discuss how we can reach out to a friend who has become ensnared in a conspiracy theory, and actions we can take as individuals and as a society.
SPEAKER: Joe Pierre; M.D., Health Sciences Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA. Author; Expert Witness; Legal Consultant
Time: 5 p.m. doors open & check-in; 5:30-6:30 p.m. program; 6:30 p.m. discussion group
Cost: In-person: $20 non-members, $10 members, students free (with valid I.D.);
Live stream video: $10 non-members, $5 members, students free (with valid I.D.)
Guest must show proof of full vaccination with photo I.D.
(415) 597-6705 [email protected]
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In this first part of the Commonwealth Club's series on False Narratives, Dr. Joe Pierre, health sciences clinical professor at UCLA and specialist in delusional thinking and conspiracy theories, will discuss the age-old psychological reasons that conspiracy theories and other false narratives have been successful throughout human history. He will also look at how false narratives have been noticeably empowered and accelerated during the past few years by COVID isolation and modern technologies, among other factors.
This will be an intense, information-packed event; be sure to bring your questions. Also look for the next events in this series, which will use the insights from this event to discuss how we can reach out to a friend who has become ensnared in a conspiracy theory, and actions we can take as individuals and as a society.
SPEAKER: Joe Pierre; M.D., Health Sciences Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA. Author; Expert Witness; Legal Consultant
Time: 5 p.m. doors open & check-in; 5:30-6:30 p.m. program; 6:30 p.m. discussion group
Cost: In-person: $20 non-members, $10 members, students free (with valid I.D.);
Live stream video: $10 non-members, $5 members, students free (with valid I.D.)
Guest must show proof of full vaccination with photo I.D.
(415) 597-6705 [email protected]
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