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Sander L. van der Linden is a Dutch social psychologist and author who is Professor of Social Psychology at the… more

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Join us on Thursday, 9 October, at 14:30 CET for the Analytical Sociology Seminar with Sander van der Linden @profsanderlinden.bsky.social 🔹 Psychological Inoculation Against Misinformation🔹 More info: liu.se/en/event/ana...
Analytical Sociology Seminar: Sander van der Linden
Welcome to the Analytical Social Seminar with Sander van der Linden from University of Cambridge. Psychological inoculation against misinformation. The seminar is open for the public. Language: Englis...
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Reposted by Sander van der Linden, Anna O. Law, Marc Lynch , and 14 more

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It appears that my employer, Dartmouth, one of the Trump 9, has said no to the compact. All the better given that our president is cited within it. But she’s saying no. Count the small victories when they come.
Office of the President Dear Dartmouth community, As many of you know, Dartmouth was one of nine universities asked by the White House to give feedback by Oct. 20 on a draft of its “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.” I am deeply committed to Dartmouth’s academic mission and values and will always defend our fierce independence. You have often heard me say that higher education is not perfect and that we can do better. At the same time, we will never compromise our academic freedom and our ability to govern ourselves. Best, Sian Leah Beilock President
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Reposted by Sander van der Linden, Richard S.J. Tol, Steve Peers , and 10 more

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so the US government just forced a tech company to delete an app it doesn’t like, which is totally normal stuff

www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’
Apple removed ICEBlock reportedly after direct pressure from Department of Justice officials. “I am incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions today. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never t...
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Reposted by Sander van der Linden, Laura K. Taylor, Charlie Beckett , and 3 more

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Come work with us 🚨

We are looking for a #postdoc in our @aimediademlab.bsky.social lab.

Profile: Comm sci / poli sci/ computational social science.

Great team, timely topocs, fabulous city, good conditions.

DL 🗓️ November 1

werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...
Vacancy — Postdoctoral researcher Communication Science at AI, Media & Democracy Lab
Do you want to be part of the AI, Media & Democracy Lab? We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with a profile in communication science.
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by Sander van der Linden — Reposted by Sander van der Linden

profsanderlinden.bsky.social
Great feature with some thoughts from me;

"The undermining of democratic institutions on display in these groups echoed fascist methods used throughout history..they
are trying to undermine institutions of truth, facts & education because that is what’s standing in their way–an informed citizenry"
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 17d
Inside the everyday Facebook networks where far-right ideas grow
Inside the everyday Facebook networks where far-right ideas grow
The Guardian spent a year studying an online community trading in anti-immigration sentiment and misinformation. Experts say such spaces can play a role in radicalisation * Far-right Facebook groups are engine of radicalisation in UK, data investigation suggests Far-right ideas are gaining ground. They are thriving in online worlds which are not easily visible to large swathes of the public but which spread misinformation that has real-world consequences. Take last year. In the summer of 2024, riots broke out across parts of the UK, fuelled by misinformation that spread on social media. Continue reading...
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by Sander van der Linden

profsanderlinden.bsky.social
The @theguardian.com spent a year studying some of the largest far-right extremist groups on FB. Great feature. My take;

“Fascists are trying to undermine institutions of truth, facts & education because that's what’s standing in their way–an informed citizenry”

www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
Inside the everyday Facebook networks where far-right ideas grow
The Guardian spent a year studying an online community trading in anti-immigration sentiment and misinformation. Experts say such spaces can play a role in radicalisation
www.theguardian.com
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Reposted by Sander van der Linden, Will Jennings, Steve Peers , and 2 more

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Inside the everyday Facebook networks where far-right ideas grow
Inside the everyday Facebook networks where far-right ideas grow
The Guardian spent a year studying an online community trading in anti-immigration sentiment and misinformation. Experts say such spaces can play a role in radicalisation * Far-right Facebook groups are engine of radicalisation in UK, data investigation suggests Far-right ideas are gaining ground. They are thriving in online worlds which are not easily visible to large swathes of the public but which spread misinformation that has real-world consequences. Take last year. In the summer of 2024, riots broke out across parts of the UK, fuelled by misinformation that spread on social media. Continue reading...
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Reposted by Sander van der Linden

caltechlcssp.bsky.social
Today, @caltech.edu's Mitchell Linegar presented "The Persuasiveness of #AI: AI Interventions Increase Confidence in #ElectionIntegrity" at @stanfordcyber.bsky.social's Trust & Safety Research Conference. Mitchell Linegar, Betsy Sinclair, @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social @profsanderlinden.bsky.social
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Reposted by Sander van der Linden, Stephan Lewandowsky, Melanie C. Green

apajournals.bsky.social
Why #misinformation must not be ignored - A new, open access article by @ulliecker.bsky.social and colleagues, published in American Psychologist bit.ly/4pJ20fY
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by Sander van der Linden — Reposted by Gordon Hodson

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If you're looking to do a PhD on a timely subject, I'm on the advisory board of a cool new project; "When Lies Take Root: Investigating the Impact of Misinformation on Those at Risk" at the top-ranked Amsterdam School of Communication Research/

Do share & apply: werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...
Vacancy — PhD Position: "When Lies Take Root: Investigating the Impact of Misinformation on Those at Risk"
Are you motivated to protect those most vulnerable against misinformation and to develop new interventions against misinformation? Do you want to know more about how mis- and disinformation impact at-...
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by Sander van der Linden

profsanderlinden.bsky.social
Yes! Here inoculation.science and Here inoculation.science/wp-content/u...
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by Sander van der Linden

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Source: yalebooks.yale.edu/2024/11/01/e...
Eating the Unspeakable: The Bible and Current Politics on Immigration - Yale University Press
Yii-Jan Lin— Eating and drinking appear throughout the Christian Bible—from the first occurrence of eating from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil to Jesus’ feeding of the five... READ MORE
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by Sander van der Linden

profsanderlinden.bsky.social
Farage is not just using the same playbook as Trump - there was another false rumour in Ohio that immigrants were eating waterfowl-it's a direct lift. False stories of immigrants eating pets date back to the early 19th century (see below). Shameful propaganda.

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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by Sander van der Linden

profsanderlinden.bsky.social
Congratulations to @yarakyrychenko.bsky.social for being short-listed as a finalist for the Women of the Future Awards in AI! Yara is a massively brilliant scholar so proud 👏 🥳

"For eighteen years, the awards have shone a light on trailblazing women"

awards.womenofthefuture.co.uk/our-alumni-c...
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by Robert B. Reich — Reposted by Sander van der Linden

rbreich.bsky.social
When our outrage translates into withholding our consumer dollars, a big corporation like Disney is forced to listen – and respond.

Next time you’re feeling powerless, remember this.
Jimmy Kimmel is coming back. It’s proof that you still have power | Robert Reich
Disney saw hurricane-level blowback over the talkshow host’s suspension, thanks in large part to consumers
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by Sander van der Linden

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Probably, unfortunately.
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by Sander van der Linden

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Jimmy Kimmel is back!

“Efforts by leaders to pressure artists, journalists, and companies with retaliation for their speech strike at the heart of what it means to live in a free country.”

www.nbcnews.com/business/med...
Jimmy Kimmel's show returning on Tuesday, ABC announces
The network pulled the show after the Federal Communications Commission chair threatened to revoke ABC affiliate licenses after the host's comments about Charlie Kirk's death.
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by Sander van der Linden

profsanderlinden.bsky.social
No evidence of association between Charlie Kirk shooting and left-wing groups so far, according to officials. Interesting chart here in the NBC piece of ideology and domestic terrorism, 70% comes from far-right groups.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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Good point!

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Reposted by Sander van der Linden, Shannon Vallor, Lisa W. Fazio , and 3 more

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Call for Papers, 2026 Cambridge Disinformation Summit

Research on systemic risks from technology that affects information streams or the amplification or monetization of disinformation.

www.linkedin.com/pulse/call-p...
CALL FOR PAPERS Cambridge Disinformation Summit, 8-10 April 2026 University of Cambridge UK
Research on systemic risks from technology that affects information streams or the amplification or monetization of disinformation. Potential research focus might include (but is not limited to) the e...
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Reposted by Sander van der Linden, Jonathan Portes, Jan W. Mueller , and 19 more

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I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.

As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.
Letter from Ed Davey to Keir Starmer condemning Elon Musk for inciting violence and urging unity to defend democracy.
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by Sander van der Linden

profsanderlinden.bsky.social
Thanks for the shout out!
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by Katharine Hayhoe — Reposted by Sander van der Linden

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And to keep up with the latest, I recommend following @profsanderlinden.bsky.social and checking out his book Foolproof wwnorton.com/books/978039... and @matthewfacciani.bsky.social and his many resources and book Misguided cup.columbia.edu/book/misguid...
Foolproof
Winner of the SPSP Book Prize for the Promotion of Social and Personality Science<br />Winner of the 2024 APA William James Book Award<br />Winner of the 2024 Harvard Goldsmith Book Prize<br />Winner ...
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Reposted by Sander van der Linden, Gordon Pennycook, Brendan Nyhan , and 1 more

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In this new Commentary in @natclimate.nature.com, I reflect on the recent focus on truth discernment in #misinfo research and argue that this outcome alone may not be beneficial to society if interventions do not improve behaviour and other outcomes because... 1/

www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Truth discernment may not help to overcome misinformation
Nature Climate Change - Scientists increasingly assess interventions against misinformation mainly via truth discernment. However, pursuing truth discernment may not be sufficiently beneficial to...
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yungenchee.bsky.social
Folks making submissions to the Senate Committee inquiring into "the prevalence and impacts of misinformation and disinformation which relates to climate change and energy" (due 12 Sep), you might like to check out the publication below
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by Sander van der Linden — Reposted by Sander van der Linden, Diarmid Campbell‐Lendrum, Calvin K. Lai , and 2 more

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In a new paper we show how misinformation derails support for public action on climate change by casting doubt on the scientific consensus (which undermines public opinion).

Disinformers attack expert consensus because they know it works.

Free: bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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mikeybiddlestone.bsky.social
Our recent paper on improving AOT and reducing #misinformation susceptibility with prebunking (@rakoenmaertens.bsky.social
@profsanderlinden.bsky.social et al.) was picked up by
@psypost.bsky.social!

www.psypost.org/a-simple-cog...
A simple cognitive vaccine can make you more resistant to misinformation
A recent study tested whether people can be “inoculated” against misinformation by shifting how they think. The results suggest that boosting open-minded thinking through a simple message can reduce c...
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heathercherone.bsky.social
Pritzker: "Unidentifiable agents in unmarked vehicles with masks are planning to raid Latino communities and say they're targeting violent criminals."
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I have landed jet aircraft thousands of times using "paper maps," so it's not as dangerous as it sounds.

However, this illustrates another anecdote of hybrid warfare by mafia state actors, as I discussed recently in European Parliament.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3QK...
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