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Cognitive psychologist Briony Swire-Thompson on the science of lies, misinformation and fact-checking
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:24:15
Publish Date: 2020-11-25 23:13:51
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What is the allure of misinformation? What are the reasons why people believe lies, and what does it take to change their minds? Brian Stelter speaks with Briony Swire-Thompson, cognitive psychologist and senior research scientist at Northeastern University's Network Science Institute, for answers. Swire-Thompson shares what her research has shown about lies, trust, and belief, and how Trumpism has changed the field of study. When it comes to conspiracy theories, Swire-Thompson says election denialism "has all the makings of a long-lasting conspiracy theory."

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