#BHN Special | Professor Stephan Lewandowsky on climate change and conspiracy theories

Stephen Lewandowsky is a cognitive scientist with an interest in computational modeling. That is, he tries to understand how the mind works by writing computer simulations of our memory and decision-making processes. Recently, Lewandowsky has become interested in how people update their memories if things they believe turn out to be false. This has led him to examine the persistence of misinformation in society, and how myths and misinformation can spread. Professor Lewandowsky has become particularly interested in the variables that determine whether or not people accept scientific evidence, for example surrounding vaccinations or climate science. Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of #BHN https://www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews  Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BigHairyNews  Follow us on Twitter @patbrittenden  @Chewie_NZ