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Princeton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Next week, 29th September at 7:30 pm BST, join this @brighthink.bsky.social event with Andrew McKenzie-McHarg, author of The Hidden History of Conspiracy Theory! He will trace the genealogy of conspiracy theory, from Machiavelli through the “paranoid style” to QAnon. Get tickets: buff.ly/6Z9drx4

The Hidden History of Conspiracy Theory by Andrew McKenzie-McHarg

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join us in the Tusk Room on Tues 29th Sept as we delve into the compelling history of conspiracy theory with historian, Andrew McKenzie-McHarg, and learn why these stories emerge, why they take hold, and what they tell us about the societies in which we live. @princetonupress.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Reverse Centaur has landed - The audio from our wonderful event at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, with Cory Doctorow and Carole Cadwalladr, is now available on our website and wherever you usually listen to your podcasts. Go check it out now!

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We had a fantastic evening with Cory Doctorow and Carole Cadwalladr, discussing his latest book - an entertaining and prescient clarion call - no hype, just honest, well researched criticism and useful activist tips - that left our audience on a good high! @versobooks.bsky.social @thenerve.news

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

T-Minus 3 hours. The waiting is over and the time is upon us to discuss The Reverse Centaur!

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Join us for a live, and lively, discussion about How to Think About AI Before it's Too Late! - with technology writer, Cory Doctorow, and investigative journalist, Carole Cadwalladr @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @thenerve.news @versobooks.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

What is a Reverse Centaur? And why is it important that we understand it's significance and the impact of AI and digital platforms? @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @thenerve.news @versobooks.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We're constantly being told that when it comes to AI the genie is out of the bottle, and what is happening with this rapidly evolving technology is pretty much inevitable. Or is it . . . ? @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @thenerve.news @versobooks.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

What exactly is a Reverse Centaur - and why is it vitally important to know?! Let this guide explain it to you . . . Ticket link in comments @doctorow.pluralistic.net @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @versobooks.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Sorry for the delay in getting this out there folks, but we now have the recording of our fascinating event with Dr Hannah Critchlow, discussing her new book - The 21st Century Brain - with Prof. Sarah King, on our website. Also available wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

First there was Enshittification, and now we have The Reverse Centaur. Brighton - Corn Exchange - Tues 8th Sept. Tickets available now (link in comments) @doctorow.pluralistic.net @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @thenerve.news @versobooks.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Something big is coming to Brighthink in September! Tickets go on sale this Friday (19th June)! Ticket link in comments @doctorow.pluralistic.net @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @thenerve.news @versobooks.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Next week we are hoping to announce some very exciting news about an exclusive event later in the year. Watch this space…

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Join author Michael Scott-Baumann on Tues 26th May for an engaging evening exploring the history, people and events behind one of the world’s most talked-about conflicts. This event is designed as a calm, open and accessible conversation — not a political rally or a shouting match. Link in Comments

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Thanks to Helen Pearson for joining us for a wonderfully entertaining event last night as she discussed her new book, Beyond Belief: How Evidence Shows What Really Works, with Prof Adrian Ely from Sussex University. @helenpearson.bsky.social @princetonupress.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Join us - Tues 19th May - as Helen Pearson delves into her fascinating new book which underscores the importance of evidence in all facets of our lives, especially in a time when science is under attack and questionable claims run rampant. @helenpearson.bsky.social @princetonupress.bsky.social

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Princeton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Next week, 19 May at 7:30 pm BST, @brighthink.bsky.social welcomes @helenpearson.bsky.social for a discussion of her new book, Beyond Belief! Her work tells the story of the evidence revolution and underscores the importance of evidence in all facets of our lives. Get tickets here: buff.ly/sBGGzW6

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Helen Pearson will be in Brighton 19th May to discuss her new book, Beyond Belief, which underscores the importance of evidence in all facets of our lives - especially in a time when science is under attack and questionable claims run rampant Tix link in comments! @helenpearson.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We had a fabulous evening with Hannah Critchlow discussing her new book, The 21st Century Brain, with Prof Sarah King last night. A great turnout, a fascinating Q&A and a fantastic sigining session at the end of the night (we had early copies of the book available for our audience!)

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Neuroscientist and science communicator, Dr Hannah Critchlow, joins us in Brighton to discuss her latest book - The 21st Century Brain - which takes you on a fascinating journey through the latest discoveries in brain science Mon 27th April - Ticket link in comments

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We know how the Universe works - at least, we think we do! Join Dr Katy Clough and Prof Toby Wiseman as they explore the search for the Theory of Everything - where our current theories succeed, where they fail, and what these cracks might reveal about the true nature of reality. Link in comments

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Audio available now on Spotify! Go take a listen (link in comments) . . . @chrisley.bsky.social @sussexneuro.bsky.social @sussexai.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored - Aldous Huxley It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled - Mark Twain People think of themselves as rational, but most decisions are driven by emotion and instinct - Daniel Kahneman @johnyorkestory.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Could they manipulate or deceive you, and if so, what might they make you do? Whose interests do they represent? When will they be able to move beyond words and take action in the real world? Ticket Link in Comments @chrisley.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

A fascinating evening's discussion of Jo's new book - In Search of Now - an attempt to bring together the disciplines of neuroscience, psychology, cosmology and quantum physics to try and capture what it is that we consider to be the 'present moment' @jomarchant.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Looking forward to welcoming award-winning writer and broadcaster, Marcus Chown, back to Brighton to discuss his latest book - The One Thing You Need To Know - an accessible guide to the mind-bending, and confounding, scientific ideas you’ve always wanted to understand. @marcuschown.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

What is 'NOW'? By the time you finish this sentence, it’s already gone. In her book, In Search of Now, Jo Marchant explores how science is uncovering the mysteries of this elusive moment - what it means for how we experience time, memory and reality itself. Tues 17th Feb @jomarchant.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

The audio recording from our event with Matthew Cobb and Anil Seth last week - CRICK: A Mind in Motion, From DNA to the Brain - up on our website. A fascinating discussion about the scientist, and the man - go take a listen now! Link in comments @anilseth.bsky.social @matthewcobb.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

We're kicking off our 2026 season with Matthew Cobb discussing his new book CRICK, a warts and all biography of the scientist, and the man, with Brighton's own Anil Seth, on Mon 26th Jan. @matthewcobb.bsky.social @anilseth.bsky.social @profilebooks.bsky.social @hachettelibrary.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

What a way to wrap up our 2025 season! We had a fabulously fascinating and entertaining talk with Sophie Maycock discussing all things SHARKS! Her obvious, brimming passion and depth of knowledge were infectious, and our audience throughly enjoyed the evening. @princetonupress.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

We're really looking forward to welcoming marine biologist Sophie Maycock to Brighthink tomorrow night to present our last talk of 2025 - The Secret Life of Sharks: Uncovering the Science, Beauty & Biology of Sharks. Tix link in comments @princetonupress.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Ever since those two iconic notes by John Williams sent swimmers running from the water… sharks have been cast as the villain. But the truth is far more fascinating - and far less frightening. @princetonupress.bsky.social @sharkscience.bsky.social @sharks

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

We're really looking forward to welcoming David Edmonds to Brighton tomorrow night to discuss his new book, which traces the history of Peter Singer's controversial 1972 thought experiment and the birth of Effective Altruism @davidedmonds100.bsky.social @princetonupress.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

What if saving a life was as simple as wading into a shallow pond? Join philosopher David Edmonds as he uncovers how one radical idea sparked the movement of effective altruism and changed how we think about doing good. Link in comments! @davidedmonds100.bsky.social @princetonupress.bsky.social

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Princeton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Next week, on 4 Nov at 7:30 pm GMT, attend @brighthink.bsky.social In Conversation to see @davidedmonds100.bsky.social discuss his book, Death in a Shallow Pond, and the birth of effective altruism from Peter Singer's thought experiment. Get tickets for this in-person event here: hubs.ly/Q03QkzVd0

Death in a Shallow Pond: A Philosopher, A Drowning Child, and Strangers in Need by David Edmonds

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Join us, this October half term, on an entertaining and eye-opening journey of discovery as we dive into the weird and wonderful world of YOUR BRAIN. We’ll be looking at how your brain evolved, how it works, and how easily it can be fooled - and we’ll teach you the superpower of CRITICAL THINKING!

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

We had a packed house on Tuesday night as Eliot Higgins discussed his amazing, pioneering work at the open-source investigative collective, Bellingcat. @bellingcat.com @eliothiggins.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Calling all parents! Join us this half term as we dive into the weird and wonderful world of your brain - looking at how it works, how & why it evolved the way it did, and how sometimes it can be fooled! We will then show your kids the special superpower to protect their brains - Critical Thinking!

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Join us in the Tusk Room, Brighton , on Tues 14th Oct, as founder of Bellingcat, Eliot Higgins, discusses the pioneering investigative collective and it's groundbreaking work in online open-source investigations into war crimes, corruption, and propaganda. @bellingcat.com @eliothiggins.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

It's here! The audio from our fantastic live event with Helen Lewis, discussing her new book, The Genius Myth, with Rafael Behr, is now available to listen to in the archive section of our website and our Youtube channel. Link in comments @helenlewis.bsky.social @rafaelbehr.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

We're so excited to announce our first event aimed at kids: THINK SMART. October Half Term and aimed at Key Stage 3 children. We're hoping this is just the beginning of a much larger project aimed at teaching media literacy and critical thinking to children. Spread the word! Tix Link in comments

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

We had an insightful evening with James Bloodworth, delving into the 'manosphere' and how it operates - a sales funnel for opportunists and grifters - the deeper one went, the life style being sold shifted from impressing women to ultimately impressing other men. @jamesbloodworth.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

JOIN US DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE . . .

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

JOIN US DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE . . . Tues 9th Sept. The Nightingale Room, Grand Central, Brighton. tix link in comments @atlanticbooks.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

We're excited to announce Eliot Higgins will be joining us on Tues 14th October to discuss his pioneering work at Bellingcat. and how online investigative journalism is fighting back against authoritarianism - one verified fact at a time. @bellingcat.com @eliothiggins.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

We had a packed house and a fabulously entertaining evening with Helen Lewis as she discussed her latest book, The Genius Myth, with Rafael Behr in The Tusk Room, Brighton. @helenlewis.bsky.social @rafaelbehr.bsky.social

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