Lectures on Tap - "Science vs. Pseudoscience: Critical Thinking for Claims"

Welcome to Lectures on Tap

Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn!

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📚 Lecture: “Science vs. Pseudoscience: Critical Thinking for Claims”

🎤 Speaker: Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy

We all hope we're following science and avoiding the pitfalls of pseudoscience when it comes to making sense of the world and making decisions about our health. But how can we be sure we’re not being misled? In this enlightening talk, data and political scientist Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy will guide us through the hallmarks of real science versus questionable "research" that masquerades as scientific.

You'll walk away with tangible red, beige, and green flags to identify the next time someone presents you with a supposedly "scientific" claim. Dr. Jones-Rooy will also discuss why science is not merely something you have to "believe" in, but something you can evaluate and even participate in directly. Learn how to critically assess research claims and genuinely engage in real research about topics that matter to you.

Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy specializes in complex systems and the quantification of politics. A former professor at New York University, they are a sought-after speaker and consultant, with insights featured in various prestigious outlets, including The Washington Post and FiveThirtyEight.

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge and tools to navigate the complex world of scientific claims!

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Agenda

6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

6:55 PM – Host introduction

7:00 PM – Lecture begins

7:45 PM – Audience Q&A

8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

8:30 PM – Wrap up.