In today’s world, separating fact from fiction has never felt more challenging. BC Libraries Present invites you to an important online conversation with bestselling author and researcher Timothy Caulfield, joined by acclaimed physician and science communicator Dr. Jen Gunter.
Timothy Caulfield’s bestselling book The Certainty Illusion examines the forces shaping our current information landscape. He explores why misinformation spreads so easily, how it bends our understanding of the world, and why even experts can struggle to escape its reach.
Hear Caulfield and Gunter discuss the rise of misleading content, the motivations behind bad actors who create confusion, and the practical ways we can push back and make sense of the noise. It is a timely conversation for anyone wanting to feel more confident navigating today’s disorienting firehose of information.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Location: Online through the BC Libraries Present Crowdcast channel
Event Link: https://www.crowdcast.io/@bclibraries-present
Hosted by: BC Libraries Present
About the Speakers
Timothy Caulfield is a Professor at the University of Alberta and the Research Director of its Health Law Institute. A Member of the Order of Canada and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, he is known for his award-winning work in science communication and for bestselling books such as The Cure for Everything, Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything, and Relax, Dammit.
Dr. Jen Gunter is a Canadian OB/GYN and acclaimed science communicator known for bestselling books like The Vagina Bible and The Menopause Manifesto. Her widely viewed TED Talks and work on series such as Jensplaining have made her a leading voice on women’s health.
This event is part of BC Libraries Present, a virtual author series that connects readers across British Columbia with today’s most engaging thinkers and writers.
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