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Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · May 24

Perhaps that's correct, though it is hard to prove the causal link.

Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · May 16

So, the question is: what is an effective argumentative strategy that can effectively undermine populist claims?

Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · May 16

The second point is that it is easy to criticise those who try to meet populism on its terms. Let's not forget that we had Brexit a few years ago, and the battle was lost. First, in the referendum, and secondly in the implementation.

Digital Futures Institute announces eleven new Fellows for 2025-26

Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · May 16

So the most interesting question is: if immigration is not what creates deep tensions in society, what is the root of the problem? (I don't know, but I'm asking).

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Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · May 16

Thank you, you make some very good points. Two questions:

There is an issue of immigration, which no one seems capable of framing correctly in Europe/America/etc. Now, one could perhaps deny it altogether, but this strategy then requires a different diagnosis of a malaise that is real.

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Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Apr 15

I'm thrilled to share that I've been awarded the Digital Future Fellowship by the Digital Futures Institute at King's College London for the 2025-26 academic year!

Digital Futures Institute @ King's College London @kings-dfi.bsky.social · Apr 15

👏 Meet our eleven new Digital Futures Institute Fellows!

Congratulations @lboungr.bsky.social, Rowan Boyson, Mark Cote, Amrita Dhillon, Alex Gould, Elisabeth Kelan, @niccoloridi.bsky.social, Gabriele Salciute Civiliene, Astrid Van den Bossche, @jamiewoodcock.bsky.social & @lorenzoz.bsky.social 🔽

Eleven interdisciplinary projects awarded Fellowships from the Digital Futures Institute for the 2025-26 cohort.

Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Apr 15

My gratitude goes to the Digital Futures Institute for supporting ambitious, collaborative endeavors like ours. Here's to embracing complexity and forging new paths toward a thoughtful digital future!

Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Apr 15

Joining this diverse cohort of interdisciplinary scholars marks an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of knowledge, creating educational and research pathways that resonate globally. It's an honor to be part of a visionary group aiming to ensure technology serves human flourishing.

Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Apr 15

I'm excited to collaborate with my outstanding co-investigators, Professor Luca Viganò and Dr Flora Smyth Zahra.

Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Apr 15

Our project, "Interdisciplinary Approaches for Uncertain Times," seeks to creatively bridge law, philosophy, and technology, exploring innovative ways to navigate complexity and uncertainty in an increasingly digital world.

Digital Futures Institute announces eleven new Fellows for 2025-26

Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Apr 15

I'm thrilled to share that I've been awarded the Digital Future Fellowship by the Digital Futures Institute at King's College London for the 2025-26 academic year!

www.kcl.ac.uk/news/digital...

Eleven interdisciplinary projects awarded Fellowships from the Digital Futures Institute for the 2025-26 cohort.

Digital Futures Institute announces eleven new Fellows for 2025-26

Digital Futures Institute @ King's College London @kings-dfi.bsky.social · Apr 15

👏 Meet our eleven new Digital Futures Institute Fellows!

Congratulations @lboungr.bsky.social, Rowan Boyson, Mark Cote, Amrita Dhillon, Alex Gould, Elisabeth Kelan, @niccoloridi.bsky.social, Gabriele Salciute Civiliene, Astrid Van den Bossche, @jamiewoodcock.bsky.social & @lorenzoz.bsky.social 🔽

Eleven interdisciplinary projects awarded Fellowships from the Digital Futures Institute for the 2025-26 cohort.

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Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Apr 4

Rollercoaster in Russian is "Amerikanskiye gorki," American Hills.

In Italian (and also French/Spanish/Portuguese), it is "Montagne Russe," Russian Mountains.

Go figure.

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Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Mar 8

Who is a woman who has inspired your career? #IWD25

My better half inspires me daily: a mother, a partner, and a great entrepreneur. She created a company that works with charities that employ women who have barriers to work and pay them London living wages.

www.cosylondon.co.uk/pages/what-w...

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A secret marriage changes the course of two kingdoms in Shakespeare's tragic comedy of love and rebellion, in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Mar 8

The perfect British-Italian play, I love it so much!

"Being thus quench'd
Of hope, not longing, mine Italian brain
'Gan in your duller Britain operate
Most vilely;"

www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/cym...

Cymbeline | What's On

www.shakespearesglobe.com

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Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Feb 18

My new paper on Mixed Constitutions as a Safeguard against Democratic Decline: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Safeguarding Democracy: The Role of Mixed Constitutions in Preventing Authoritarian Drift

We are witnessing an alarming rise in authoritarian tendencies. Even countries with longstanding traditions of liberal democracy, such as the UK and the US, are

papers.ssrn.com

Ella Hubbard @ellahubbard.bsky.social · Feb 11

Great event at KCL last night with David Spiegelhalter, @richard-lehman.bsky.social, @lorenzoz.bsky.social, Yulan He and Sylvie Delacroix discussing Hamlet, uncertainty, and why every confidence interval is wrong.

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Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Feb 6

Big thanks to Larry Solum for the kind words on my paper! Always appreciate the signal boost. If you're interested in Mixed Constitutions, give it a look. Would love to hear your thoughts!

lsolum.typepad.com/legaltheory/...

Zucca on Mixed Constitutions and Authoritarian Drift

Lorenzo Zucca (King's College London – The Dickson Poon School of Law) has posted Safeguarding Democracy: The Role of Mixed Constitutions in Preventing Authoritarian Drift on SSRN. Here is the abstrac...

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Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Jan 30

Lorenzo’s Substack
lorenzozucca.substack.com?r=8s102&utm_...

Lorenzo’s Substack | Substack

My personal Substack. Click to read Lorenzo’s Substack, a Substack publication. Launched an hour ago.

lorenzozucca.substack.com

Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Jan 19

If you can't see the suffering on the other side, then you are only half human.

Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Jan 14

2025 started with the best sleep ever thanks to this sleep mask.

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How To Choose The Best Eye Mask For Sleep

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'The Art of Uncertainty' in conversation with Sir David Spiegelhalter

Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Jan 12

Coming up soon and sold out. Look forward to the conversation

www.kcl.ac.uk/events/the-a...

A presentation from Sir David Spiegelhalter followed by a panel discussion with a Q&A

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Dec 15

Uncertainty is part of being human, so how can we learn to live with it?

A professor of statistics explains that living is about taking risks and not knowing the outcome, and why it’s important to accept and embrace that

www.theguardian.com

'The Art of Uncertainty' in conversation with Sir David Spiegelhalter

Lorenzo Zucca @lorenzoz.bsky.social · Dec 12

Very much looking forward to this conversation
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/the-a...

A presentation from Sir David Spiegelhalter followed by a panel discussion with a Q&A