# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mesmerized: The Lasting Legacy of an 18th-Century Health Fad
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: You probably know what it feels like to be mesmerized. What you might not know is that the word comes from a wild, 18th-Century health fad that swept Europe, featuring a cast of history’s most famous characters. But this story is more than a fascinating historical anecdote. It’s a timeless reminder of just how easily our minds can be tricked.

We carry access to all of humanity’s knowledge—and nonsense—in our pockets, making today’s real challenge separating fact from noise. After spending decades in the college biology classroom, Melanie Trecek-King created Thinking Is Power—a twist on “knowledge is power”—to provide accessible tools that empower individuals to spot deceptive tactics and build the self-awareness needed to recognize their own vulnerabilities.

Today, Trecek-King works with diverse audiences—including educators, business professionals, and cybersecurity experts—to help people think more clearly, avoid misinformation, and have more productive conversations. She creates and leads workshops that equip youth with media literacy skills, counter extremist narratives, and prevent online radicalization. She also designs engaging activities for educators to help students learn how misinformation works… by creating their own fun examples.
Trecek-King teaches at Massasoit Community College, is a columnist for Skeptical Inquirer, and a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.

Admission: $10, or FREE for CFI Members. Membership is $60/year. Find out more and join here: https://cfiwest.org/donate/

Tickets are sold at the door only.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/mesmerized-the-lasting-legacy-of-an-18th-century-health-fad/200030772022108
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, nonprofit, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Los Angeles
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2535 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90026
- **lat**: 34.07259
- **long**: -118.27457
- **full address**: 2535 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90026

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mesmerized: The Lasting Legacy of an 18th-Century Health Fad being held?
  - **A:** Mesmerized: The Lasting Legacy of an 18th-Century Health Fad takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm at 2535 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90026.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mesmerized: The Lasting Legacy of an 18th-Century Health Fad?
  - **A:** Mesmerized: The Lasting Legacy of an 18th-Century Health Fad is organized by Center for Inquiry West.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mesmerized: The Lasting Legacy of an 18th-Century Health Fad is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mesmerized: The Lasting Legacy of an 18th-Century Health Fad sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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