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RfRx-Misinformation Trap, Changing Minds: Journey from Creationist to Biologist, Melanie Trecek-King

RfRx-Misinformation Trap, Changing Minds: Journey from Creationist to Biologist, Melanie Trecek-King

Update: 2025-07-01
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Why do intelligent people fall for science denial, pseudoscience, or conspiracy theories? In today’s talk, Melanie Trecek-King explores how cognitive biases, social influences, and deeply held beliefs can trap us in misinformation. Drawing on her own experience, she explains why facts alone often fail to change minds, and how curiosity, skepticism, and empathy can help us navigate today’s complex information landscape — and connect with those who disagree with us.



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RfRx-Misinformation Trap, Changing Minds: Journey from Creationist to Biologist, Melanie Trecek-King

RfRx-Misinformation Trap, Changing Minds: Journey from Creationist to Biologist, Melanie Trecek-King

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