# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Correction of Misinformation | Binge Thinking
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us and grab a drink as a cognitive psychologist breaks down why misinformation spreads — and why correcting people is so difficult.About this EventWelcome to Binge Thinking! We host professors at local pubs to give talks on fascinating topics.Topic: The Correction of MisinformationSpeaker: Melanie Swire-Thompson (Northeastern University)Why do people continue believing things even after they’ve been proven false?In an age of endless newsfeeds, viral posts, conspiracy theories, and AI-generated content, misinformation has become one of the defining problems of modern life. But according to cognitive psychologist Dr. Melanie Swire-Thompson, simply giving people the facts often isn’t enough.Her research explores the psychology behind belief formation, resistance to evidence, and why some corrections succeed while others completely fail.In this talk, Dr. Swire-Thompson will explain how misinformation changes the way we think — and what science says about how to actually correct it.Topics include:Why people believe inaccurate information in the first placeWhy some individuals resist changing their beliefs even when presented with strong evidenceHow effective corrections and fact-checks are designedThe surprising limitations of fact-checkingWhen corrections improve accuracy — and when they backfireThis talk combines psychology, media, politics, and cognitive science to explore one of the biggest challenges of the internet age.Agenda:7:00 PM - Doors Open, drinks and socializing7:30 PM - Lecture begins8:10 PM - Audience Q&A8:30-9:00 PM - More drinks and conversationCome meet curious people, grab a drink, and learn something new.Think Responsibly.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/the-correction-of-misinformation-binge-thinking/100001989849468325
- **Event Categories**: fitness, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 32.95, max: 32.95, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cambridge
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: First Street Market
- **lat**: 42.3689948
- **long**: -71.07749799999999
- **full address**: First Street Market, 59 First Street, Cambridge, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Correction of Misinformation | Binge Thinking being held?
  - **A:** The Correction of Misinformation | Binge Thinking takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at First Street Market, 59 First Street, Cambridge, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Correction of Misinformation | Binge Thinking?
  - **A:** The Correction of Misinformation | Binge Thinking is organized by Binge Thinking.

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