Lecture: Pseudoscience on the Rise; How Did We Get Here? with Dr. Greg Forbes (Grand Rapids)

Join fan favorite lecturer, Dr. Greg Forbes for our annual Darwin Day lecture entitled “Pseudoscience on the Rise; How Did We Get Here?” for a discussion on the rise in acceptance of unscientifically validated beliefs even though there there is no scientific support of such claims e.g., Ivermectin for COVID, microchips in vaccines, a flat Earth. Why are such beliefs so pervasive in our society when actual scientific knowledge is more accessible than ever? We will explore the societal factors that brought us here and what the future may hold. This month’s lecture is generously sponsored by the GRCC Biology Department.

Event Location
Calkins Science Center, Grand Rapids Community College
226 Bostwick Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Join us at Graydon’s Crossing after the event!
1223 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Parking Information
Meter parking is free after 6:00pm.

Public Parking in Campus Ramps: first 30 minutes free | $2.00 per half hour | Evening/Weekend max $6.00.

General Event Parking on Campus: $3.50 for events less than 3 hours | $6.00 for events lasting more than 3 hours.

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Cost: FREE / Suggested Donation $5. Donations to Michigan Humanists can be made at www.michiganhumanists.org/donate