On Thursday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m., Fort Lewis College professor Dr. Justin P. McBrayer will make a presentation at the Cortez Public Library on misinformation and disinformation.

The program is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Montezuma County, the Cortez Public Library and the Cortez Cultural Center.

McBrayer's research focuses on helping ordinary individuals and political organizations think consistently and carefully about the problems they encounter, the values they embrace, and the evidence they can gather. He has recently published the book “Beyond Fake News; Finding the Truth in a World of Misinformation,” upon which his presentation will be based.

The library has ordered copies of the book for circulation.

“Our world is swimming in misinformation,” McBrayer says. “Conflicting messages bombard us every day with news on everything from politics and world events to investments and alternative health.”

“Who is telling the truth? What can we do?”

McBrayer argues that we can improve our understanding of the world by knowing who to trust and recognizing our own limitations.

“As a community we can take important steps to reduce the quantity and effects of misinformation,” he said.

This program is provided free of charge; all are welcome.