ASC Illuminates: The Science of Belief Webinar

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Thu, February 12, 2026
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Virtual

Join us for an interdisciplinary conversation exploring the psychological, cultural, and media influences that shape our belief systems. From conspiracy theories to collective memory, this session examines how and why beliefs take hold—and how they influence society and behavior.

 

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Featuring Ohio State faculty Dr. Kelly Garrett (School of Communication), Dr. Kurt Gray (Social Psychology), and Dr. Robin Judd (History) and moderated by Dr. Ryan King, Dean of the Social and Behavioral Sciences, this event brings together diverse perspectives to illuminate the forces behind what we choose to believe

Our next session will be Healing Through The Arts: Creativity, Wellness, and the Brain.