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Why do People Believe in Weird Things?

Alien abductions? Bigfoot? Conspiracy theories? Come discuss some of the most unusual ideas you can imagine. Sponsored by South House & Arthur Vining Davis Foundation.

4/27/2017
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
House Center A
Intended Audience(s): Public
Categories: Lectures & Seminars

Alien abductions?  Bigfoot?  Ghosts?  Conspiracy theories?  Alternative realities in which Nelson Mandela passed away in the 1980’s?  Casual conversations, popular media, and even psychological literature has explored some of the most unusual ideas you can imagine.  Join us for conversation and speculation on why people might believe in unusual ideas.  Learn where you might go locally to explore some interesting sites and scenes that embrace the weird and wonderful.

Discussion led by John Pfister, Psychological and Brain Sciences

7:00-8:30 pm, House Center A

Sponsored by South House

For more information, contact:
Division of Student Affairs
Division.of.Student.Affairs@Dartmouth.edu
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