European Union
— Democracy’s success may fuel its undoing, as rare risks are ignored. Simulated experiences of autocracy could help Europeans grasp what’s at stake before complacency invites collapse.
Professor Stephan Lewandowsky
Chair of Cognitive Psychology, University of Bristol. School of Psychology and Cabot Institute at University of Bristol -- research in misinformation, post-truth deception, climate change.
Elections 2024
— In the run-up to the 2024 elections, disinformation poses a significant threat to democracies worldwide, prompting concerns from major organisations. While some sceptics question its impact, evidence suggests misinformation can sway election outcomes, influence beliefs, and erode public trust.
Language in Politics
— A study highlights how belief-speaking in politics, even when detached from factual accuracy, can shape political discourse and influence public perception of honesty in politics.
COVID-19
— We overestimate how much we think others want the world to return to its pre-pandemic ways, which makes us pessimistic about the potential to make things better.
