"Psychological deception - why do we get cheated even when we know better?"

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Lecture by Poul Røpke. We humans are far less rational than we think. We are manipulated, seduced and fooled - not because we are stupid, but because our brains are designed to take shortcuts. In this lecture, participants will gain a fascinating insight into the psychological mechanisms that make us vulnerable to deception, misinformation, fraud, bias and social influences. The lecture provides participants with insight into:How manipulation works psychologically Why ordinary people get scammedconcrete tools to spot deception in everyday life The topic is particularly relevant right now, when many are experiencing:digital fraud attemptsmanipulation in relationshipsmisinformation and psychological tricks online Teacher: Poul Røpke Team: 26215013. - Date: 27 October 2026 - Time: 19:00–21:00 - Venue: Gentofte Hovedbibliotek - Address: Ahlmanns Alle 6, Hellerup, Denmark