Trust in Science Series: The Science of Trust

Hosted by
The Institute for Science & Policy at the 

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205

July 23, 2025

6:00 - 7:30 P.M. MST

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Why do people trust (or distrust) science? In a time of polarization, misinformation, and declining public confidence, understanding how trust works in the brain has never been more important. Join us at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science or live online for a talk by neuroeconomist Dr. Paul Zak, Professor at Claremont Graduate University and author of The Moral Molecule: How Trust Works and The Little Book of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Living Better. Dr. Zak will draw on his pioneering neuroscience and behavioral research to explore how oxytocin, empathy, and human connection shape trust in scientists, public health, and policy. He will shed light on how trust is built (and lost) and what this means for fostering better dialogue and building more trustworthy connections between scientists and society. The talk will be followed by a reception and book signing. RSVP today for this free event.