I'm a philosopher with expertise in fake news/misinformation, social epistemology, ethics, higher education, and the philosophy of religion.
Engagement as an HxA Member:
Presented at HxA Virtual Event, Summit, or Conference
Featured in HxA Member Story
Guest on HxA Podcast
HxA Writers Group Member or Veteran
Active Moderator of an HxCommunity
Active HxA Campus Community Co-Chair
Author of essay in inquisitive magazine or HxA's blog
Former or Current Faculty Fellow at HxA's Segal Center for Academic Pluralism
Speaker's Title and Institutional/Organizational Affiliation:
Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado
Event Type :
Lecture/Presentation
Fireside Chat
Book Talk
Film Screening + Talk
Constitution Day Event
Classroom Visit
Workshop
Podcast
Debate, Forum, or HxConversation
Speaking Topics - List up to 5 specific topics or titles, each separated by a semicolon:
fake news/misinformation; diversity in education; reasonable belief amidst the culture wars; ethics education; value of religion
Blackout Dates (Dates speaker is unavailable, Days/Month/Year):
none
Distance Willing to Travel:
Any/No Limits to Travel Radius
Scholarly Area:
Arts and Humanities
Modality of Event :
In Person and/or Virtual
Willingness to be recorded:
Not willing
Speaking Fee (Not including travel/lodging expenses):
$2,500-$4,999 USD
Recent Appearance (1 of 5) -title, host institution, year:
“Fake News is Bad for Democracy (But Not How You Think),” University of Innsbruck, Austria, 2025
Recent Appearance (2 of 5) -title, host institution, year:
"The Epistemic Biases of Ideologically Homogenous Groups," Bled, Slovenia 2024
Recent Appearance (3 of 5) -title, host institution, year:
“Misinformation: sabotage, virus, or commodity?” University of Genoa, Italy, 2025
Recent Appearance (4 of 5) -title, host institution, year:
"The Information and Fake News Marketplace," Heterodox Academy, 2022
Recent Appearance (5 of 5) -title, host institution, year:
"Discerning Truth in an Uncertain World," Hope College, 2023
Link to Speaker's Professional Website (to include sample writings and more extensive bio):
https://www.justinmcbrayer.com/