Rebuilding a Shared Reality: The Future of Trust in a Fractured Media World
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 6:00 PM PDT – 8:30 PM PDT
Original 40 Brewing Company · 3117 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA, San Diego, CA
Hosted by Big Idea Night
We have access to more information, sources, and voices than ever before. Yet it’s become increasingly difficult to determine what’s true, whom to trust, or whether we’re even drawing from the same basic reality.This isn’t simply because of “fake news” or uninformed audiences. It reflects a larger shift in how information circulates, truth is verified, and credibility is earned.For this Big Idea Night, journalist and media professor Jackie Bryant will explore why misinformation works even when we’re actively trying to stay informed; how algorithms, economic incentives, and human behavior…