VA211 Talk: Why do smart people do dumb things?

  • 21 Apr 2026
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • MVAC Quartier Latin 4 rue des Arènes, 75005 Paris
  • 15

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  • Hilary Kaiser
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Have you ever wondered how otherwise intelligent people can believe that the earth is flat, that vaccines cause autism, or that Bill Gates caused COVID to use nanochips for mind control? In this talk, Dr. John Eigenauer will address the mysteries of irrational beliefs and behaviors with insights into how our brains work.



John Eigenauer is an intellectual historian and professor emeritus of philosophy at Taft College in California. He holds a doctorate in Interdisciplinary Studies from Syracuse University. His work has been published in variety of publications. He has spoken internationally on human rationality and the pedagogy of critical thinking. His book, 'Paris and the Birth of Public Knowledge,' is available online. John lives in Vincennes and has been a WICE member for a year.


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