Western Lecture Series to Host 'Calling BS in an Age of Misinformation' March 22 in Poulsbo

Western Washington University on the Peninsulas hosts researcher and professor Jevin West at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 at Poulsbo City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Moe St. NE, for “Calling BS in an Age of Misinformation.”

The event, which is free and open to the public and part of the Western Lecture Series, explores the increase in production and consumption of false news stories and memes, which come from all sides of the political spectrum, industry and society. The lecture spotlights some of the reasons behind the onslaught of misinformation in digital environments and how fake news consumption can be overcome.

West is an assistant professor in the Information School at the University of Washington, and also co-directs the DataLab, a repository of millions of scholarly papers and the billions of links that connect the papers.

The Western Lecture Series features prominent speakers who deliver talks on an array of academic subjects designed to expand knowledge, provoke thought, enhance understanding and inspire creativity. Each lecture extends a new and interesting topic, and are offered free throughout the year.

For more information about this lecture and future lectures, visit ee.wwu.edu/wls or call 360-394-2748.