New paper out in @jexpsocpsych.bsky.social ! We (@kwinter.bsky.social, @kaiepstude.bsky.social , Bob Fennis and I) found that encouraging counterfactual thinking reduces engagement with conspiracy theories (i.e., clicks on, and reading times for, conspiracy articles). A 🧵 1/n

new paper by Sean Westwood: With current technology, it is impossible to tell whether survey respondents are real or bots. Among other things, makes it easy for bad actors to manipulate outcomes. No good news here for the future of online-based survey research

Police questioned Géza Buzás-Hábel, organiser of Pécs Pride, as a criminal suspect – just for holding Hungary’s only rural Pride. The EU must act now to defend equality and freedom. Sign & share! a.allout.org/s/P29lG/

While most of the Irish public do not believe six prominent conspiracy theories, the level of support for some of these might raise a few eyebrows. FuJo members @robraonain.bsky.social and Rabhya Mehrotra report data trends from 2024-Election in @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

While only a small minority of the Irish public believe six prominent #conspiracytheories to 'definitely be true', just under half are unsure or lean towards believing them. Our analysis also found higher levels of belief to be linked to greater trust in social media and messaging apps

How many people in Ireland believe in conspiracy theories? Analysis of the National Election and Democracy Study by @robraonain.bsky.social & Rabhya Mehrotra @fujomedia.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Despite heavy use of social media during Ireland’s last election, traditional journalism, like @rte.ie and newspapers, remain the most trusted sources. FuJo members @robraonain.bsky.social and Rabhya report data trends from the 2024 Post-General Election survey Read full; www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

What media sources did people use & trust before voting in 2024 General Election? Piece by Dr Robert Brennan @robraonain.bsky.social and Rabhya Mehrotra @fujomedia.bsky.social for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. Read here: launch.dcu.ie/4mOTfjg #RTEBrainstorm

What media sources did people use & trust before voting in 2024 General Election? Analysis of the National Election and Democracy Study by @robraonain.bsky.social & Rabhya Mehrotra @fujomedia.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Does being reminded of your ingroup's role in the harm experienced by outgroup members lead you to see them as feeling less 'human' emotions? Looking at inequalities arising from climate change and fast fashion, our new paper at @plosone.org challenges this earlier claim in #dehumanization research.

Hungary has banned Pride marches. It's a direct attack on LGBT+ rights and the freedom to protest. Sign now to demand EU action before May 27! Help protect human rights and keep Pride alive. a.allout.org/s/WZRVR/

🚨In Science🚨 Conspiracy beliefs famously resist correction, ya? WRONG: We show brief convos w GPT4 reduce conspiracy beliefs by ~20%! -Lasts over 2mo -Works on entrenched beliefs -Tailored AI response rebuts specific evidence offered by believers www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... 1/ [X->BSky repost]

One week left to apply! #phdsky #psychjob #socialpsyc

Over 100 social psychologists in this new Starter Pack, with more being added. Let me know if you want to be included! #SocialPsyc #Psychology #AcademicSky 🧪

This is the podcast for the moment. Where else can you absorb the wisdom of Ted Lasso and Learned Hand on an energy podcast? Loved this conversation with @davidspence.bsky.social How to Overcome Ideological Divides and the Climate of Contempt www.douglewin.com/p/how-to-ove...

We've written a Researcher's Guide to Bluesky! It's a bit like all those other useful guides to Bluesky, but with several useful insights from University of York academics about using the platform, and we'd love it if it was reposted far and wide... >> blogs.york.ac.uk/library/2024... 🧵 below