Life

Join Arts & Lecture for a free talk on February 13 by New York Times writer Seth Stephens-Davidowitz on his book Everybody Lies, where he argues that much of what we thought about people has been dead wrong. The reason? People lie, to friends, lovers, doctors, surveys​—and themselves. Whether his findings make you laugh, shock you or disturb you, they will make you think.

By Kyle Crocco, Writing Advisor
Friday, February 9th, 2018 - 8:54am


Tuesday, Feb. 13
7:30 p.m.
Campbell Hall
Free (no tickets required)

In his groundbreaking work, Harvard-trained economist, former Google data scientist, and New York Times writer Seth Stephens-Davidowitz argues that much of what we thought about people has been dead wrong. The reason? People lie, to friends, lovers, doctors, surveys​-and themselves.

For his book Everybody Lies, Stephens-Davidowitz analyzed the traces of information that billions of people leave on Google, social media, dating and even pornography sites, using the digital goldmine to learn what people really think, what they really want, and what they really do. Whether his findings make you laugh, shock you or disturb you, they will make you think. Books will be available for purchase and signing.