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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 21h

This event is aimed primarily at Key Stage 3 children (11-14yrs old), though other children are welcome. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. less

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THINK SMART: Discover Your Amazing Brain & How To Use It Wisely!

October Half Term Show for Key Stage 3 children: Years 7, 8 & 9 (11-14 year olds)

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 21h

They'll be lots of fun interactive games and even more audience participation. Come ready to question everything - and leave a little wiser (and harder to fool!).
MON 27th OCT - TICKETS available now in bio link and Linktree

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 21h

Calling all parents! Join us this half term as we dive into the weird and wonderful world of your brain - looking at how it works, how & why it evolved the way it did, and how sometimes it can be fooled! We will then show your kids the special superpower to protect their brains - Critical Thinking!

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 9d

Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at how investigative journalism is fighting back against authoritarianism — one verified fact at a time.

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TRUTH IN A POST-TRUTH WORLD: Inside Bellingcat with Eliot Higgins

Join Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, as he discusses how digital investigators are exposing war crimes, corruption, and propaganda

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 9d

Join us in the Tusk Room, Brighton , on Tues 14th Oct, as founder of Bellingcat, Eliot Higgins, discusses the pioneering investigative collective and it's groundbreaking work in online open-source investigations into war crimes, corruption, and propaganda.

@bellingcat.com @eliothiggins.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 11d

Do your ears a favour and go take a listen!

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Audio — Brighthink

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 11d

It's here! The audio from our fantastic live event with Helen Lewis, discussing her new book, The Genius Myth, with Rafael Behr, is now available to listen to in the archive section of our website and our Youtube channel.

Link in comments

@helenlewis.bsky.social @rafaelbehr.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 25d

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THINK SMART: Discover Your Amazing Brain & How To Use It Wisely!

A Kid's Guide to Critical Thinking: How & Why Your Brain is your Best Friend and can also be your Worst Enemy

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · 25d

We're so excited to announce our first event aimed at kids: THINK SMART. October Half Term and aimed at Key Stage 3 children. We're hoping this is just the beginning of a much larger project aimed at teaching media literacy and critical thinking to children. Spread the word!

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · Sep 10

For those that missed it, the audio will be available on our website soon - Watch this space!

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Audio — Brighthink

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · Sep 10

We had an insightful evening with James Bloodworth, delving into the 'manosphere' and how it operates - a sales funnel for opportunists and grifters - the deeper one went, the life style being sold shifted from impressing women to ultimately impressing other men.

@jamesbloodworth.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · Sep 8

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LOST BOYS: A Personal Journey Through the Manosphere

Join James Bloodworth as he discusses his new book,Lost Boys, an essential guide to the contradictions in contemporary masculinity.

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · Sep 8

TOMORROW NIGHT - Don't miss it.

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@jamesbloodworth.bsky.social @atlanticbooks.bsky.social

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · Sep 6

Tues 9th Sept. The Nightingale Room, Grand Central, Brighton.

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LOST BOYS: A Personal Journey Through the Manosphere

Join James Bloodworth as he discusses his new book,Lost Boys, an essential guide to the contradictions in contemporary masculinity.

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · Sep 6

JOIN US DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE . . .

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BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · Sep 6

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lost-boys-...

LOST BOYS: A Personal Journey Through the Manosphere

Join James Bloodworth as he discusses his new book,Lost Boys, an essential guide to the contradictions in contemporary masculinity.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

BRIGHTHINK @brighthink.bsky.social · Sep 6

JOIN US DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE . . .
Tues 9th Sept. The Nightingale Room, Grand Central, Brighton.

tix link in comments

@atlanticbooks.bsky.social

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