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In this episode, Lisa speaks with cognitive scientist Professor Stephan Lewandowsky about the psychology behind political groupthink, how we can inoculate ourselves from misinformation, and weed out the truth in an onslaught of infowar.
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Stephan Lewandowsky PhD — The Psychology of Political Groupthink:
What is the true cost of misinformation? {2:45}
Disinformation is spread by media and technology outlets to affect groupthink psychology and the political realm. {4:40}
Professor Lewandowsky’s Inoculation Project aims to arm people with tools to recognize intentional political bias. {6:53}
The connection between misinformation in society and the potential to undermine democracy. {17:30}
The goal of propaganda is to promote groupthink. {20:01}
About Lisa’s guests:
Professor Stephan Lewandowsky, PhD, is a cognitive scientist at the University of Bristol, UK. His research focuses on human memory, decision-making, and how misinformation affects public beliefs and behaviors. Stephan’s work primarily explores how false information spreads, why people believe in conspiracy theories, and how to debunk misinformation effectively.
Professor Lewandosdky has published hundreds of scholarly articles, chapters, and books and is often cited for his subject matter expertise. His research regularly appears in journals such as Nature Human Behaviour, Nature Communications, and Psychological Review.
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