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Stephan Lewandowsky, The Conversation

Why do Donald Trump’s supporters believe he is telling the truth?

It seems incredible that a serial liar is still considered honest by so many people.

Stephan Lewandowsky, The Conversation
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Jana Lasser, The Conversation
· Oct 02, 2023 · 10:00 pm
Is the global decline in democracy linked to social media?

Social media use is linked to an increase in political engagement, but also increases in polarisation, populism, and distrust in institutions.

Stephan Lewandowsky, The Conversation
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Lisa Oswald, The Conversation
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Philipp Lorenz-Spreen, The Conversation
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Ralph Hertwig, The Conversation
· Nov 16, 2022 · 11:30 pm
Fighting fake news: Is it possible to ‘inoculate’ users against misinformation before they see it?

‘Prebunking’, say scientists, will build resilience against deceptive and manipulative techniques often used online to mislead viewers online.

Jon Roozenbeek, The Conversation
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Sander van der Linden, The Conversation
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Stephan Lewandowsky, The Conversation
· Aug 28, 2022 · 09:30 pm

Why do people vote for politicians they know are liars?

Donald Trump’s approvals rating over the past two years have remained stable despite his reputation for making inaccurate claims.

Stephan Lewandowsky, The Conversation
· Dec 22, 2019 · 08:30 pm