True or false?: the science of perception, misinformation, and disinformation

Introduction: when the world was flat

Part one: imperfect minds: the science of perception and misunderstanding

Can you believe it?

Who is believable?

Does it make a good story?

How does it feel?

Does it fit?

Strengthening our beliefs

What does everyone else think?

Part two: evidence and errors: the science of misinformation and disinformation

This thing called science

Misunderstanding research and the trouble of sticky beliefs

Rumors, conspiracy, and other misinformation

Lies, falsehoods, and fake experts (or disinformation)

Social media influence: forces for good and...not so good

What can you do?