Understanding Belief, Misinformation, and the Power of Public Support Through Education
About this episode
This episode discusses the impact of community support on public libraries and explores the psychology behind conspiracy beliefs.
Jon Heinly, Lancaster Public Library’s Director of Donor Advising, discusses the tremendous impact of the Big Book Sale, a community-driven fundraiser that helps expand and enhance library resources and services throughout Lancaster. We also explore why stable, long-term funding is essential for public libraries, the role of volunteers and local support, and how Lancaster County libraries are working together to advance a proposed library tax referendum. Why do conspiracy theories take hold—and why do they spread so quickly, even when evidence is weak? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Dolores Albarracín , one of the world’s leading social psychologists to explore the psychology behind conspiracy beliefs.
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