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Facebook and Fake News: How Misinformation Is Spread and Why We Fall For It

  • Central Michigan University Anspach Hall 162 Mount Pleasant, MI, 48859 United States (map)

Please join us on November 20 to learn more about the role of social media in spreading “fake news” and the psychology behind why we believe untrue messages. After a screening of the PBS special The Facebook Dilemma, CMU psychology faculty members Sarah Domoff, Kimberly O'Brien, Kyle Scherr, and experimental psychology graduate student Brian Kissell will lead a panel discussion. November 20, 6:00–8:00 PM, Anspach 162.

Sponsored by the Department of Psychology and Critical Engagements. For more information, contact Christi Brookes at 989-774-3341 or brook1nc@cmich.edu.