Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cary Library — Cary Library, Lexington, MA
For most of human history, our survival depended on two things: group loyalty and split-second decisions. Today, those same ancient instincts are plugged into a network of billions of strangers and an endless stream of content. Deception is a universal survival strategy in nature; the difference is that humans are the only species with a global megaphone. By understanding how the rapid pace of technology has outpaced our evolved defenses, we can see misinformation not as a personal failure, but as a biological challenge. In this presentation, Melanie Trecek-King places our modern misinformation crisis into a biological and historical context, and explores how our ancient hardware makes us vulnerable and provides the practical tools we need to navigate the digital age without getting played. Attendance is on a first-come basis. Registering below allows us to plan for headcount and keep you updated in case of any changes. About the presenter: We carry access to all of humanity’s knowledge—and nonsense—in our pockets, making today's real challenge separating fact from noise. After spending decades in the college biology classroom, Melanie Trecek-King created Thinking Is Power —a…