Name: Critical Thinking 101: A Community Conversation on Truth, Trust, and Technology
Start: 2026-10-27T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

How do we know what to believe in a world of fake news, AI, and information overload?
Join Vernée Smith of the Unplugged 
Society, news producer Alex Popichak, and librarian Walker Evans as we 
talk about social media, chatbots, and who defines our shared reality.
What to expect:
<ul>
<li>Guided discussion on fake news, AI, and misinformation</li>



<li>Small-group conversations using critical thinking prompts</li>



<li>Group chat and community-building</li>
</ul>
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