Psychology LIVE is a public talk series on psychological science and human behaviour. Join us throughout the fall at Fairweather Brewery where established experts will explore how our experiences shape our view of the world – starting with Bruce Milliken, Professor, Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour at McMaster University.

Location: Fairweather Brewery | 5 Ofield Rd, Hamilton, ON L8S 2M4
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: $10 | Cost includes light snacks. Cash bar available.

Free parking available.

Please register before Monday, November 4.

This event has capacity limits and may sell out before November 4. Pre-registration of all attendees is required.
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Topic description:  Misinformation is a pervasive societal challenge with far-reaching consequences. Some of its most concerning impacts include foreign interference in democratic elections, the undermining of public health initiatives, and growing distrust in science. These alarming outcomes are driven by people coming to believe that misinformation is true. Understanding how information comes to be perceived as true is crucial, and this issue has been extensively studied in experimental psychology. This talk will explore key principles of the human mind that shape our judgments of truth and make us vulnerable to misinformation.

Speaker bio: Bruce Milliken completed his doctoral degree at the University of Waterloo, before coming to McMaster University to pursue postdoctoral studies in 1992. He was hired as an Assistant Professor at McMaster in 2005 and has held the position of Professor in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour since 2006. His teaching and research interests center on human cognition, with a particular focus on human memory and attention.