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Philipp Schmid @philippschmid.bsky.social · 16d

Our registered report on the impact of using norms as a lever against vaccination misinformation @collabrapsychology.bsky.social online.ucpress.edu/collabra/art...

Expert Consensus Messaging as a Lever Against Vaccination Misinformation

The spread of misinformation about vaccines can slow down collective efforts to respond to life-threatening diseases, and thus severely damage public health. Strategies for counteracting misinformatio...

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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 17d

Notts Psych has its very own podcast - Notts Psych Pod.

We highlight our research that aims to make a difference in people’s lives and in society.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... / www.nottingham.ac.uk/psychology/o... #NottsPsychPod

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mat marques, ph.d. @mdmarques.com · Sep 4

fantastic pod with @drdanieljolley.bsky.social about the psychology behind conspiracy theories. impressive coverage of a lot of topics including what, who, and the why of conspiracy theories as well as some tips on how to engage with ppl who believe them.

Just asking questions – How conspiracy theories took hold in Britain

<p>Conspiracy theories used to be confined to fringe internet discussions and the guy you’d avoid in the pub. Now, thanks to figures like Donald Trump, ...

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Mikey Biddlestone @mikeybiddlestone.bsky.social · Sep 9

🚨New open access paper out in BJP special issue "Psychological Understanding of Misinformation and Disinformation in the Face of Environmental Crises"!

“Fighting fire with fire: Prebunking with the use of a plausible meta-conspiracy framing” 🧵👇 1/12
📖 doi.org/10.1111/bjop...

Landing page for our article "Fighting fire with fire: Prebunking with the use of a plausible meta-conspiracy framing" published in the British Journal of Psychology

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mat marques, ph.d. @mdmarques.com · Sep 8

"The danger isn’t just the extreme cases — it’s the slow erosion of social trust"

some informed opinions on this featuring experts in the space including @ulliecker.bsky.social @drdanieljolley.bsky.social

Experts reveal how to change a conspiracy theorist’s mind

Did Dezi Freeman really kill two police officers or was he framed by the Government? This is one question being posed on a Facebook group for last weekend’s March for Australia anti-immigration rallie...

thewest.com.au

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The Bunker podcast – News without the nonsense @bunkerpod.bsky.social · Sep 4

From pub chatter to prime time: conspiracy theories are everywhere. But where’s the line between healthy scepticism and believing the Royals are lizards?

Today, @alexvont.bsky.social & @drdanieljolley.bsky.social dig into why Britain fell for conspiracy thinking.

🎧 linktr.ee/bunker_pod

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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · Aug 15

🎙️ Love Notts Psych Pod? Let’s make it official!

You can vote for us in the Listeners’ Choice at the #BritishPodcastAwards – and it only takes a minute!

Here’s how:
👉 Visit britishpodcastawards.com/vote
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👉 Hit VOTE and confirm via email

Deadline: 8th Sept 2025

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Brittany Wong @brittanywong.huffpost.com · Aug 8

If you assumed the answer might be Boomers, you’re not alone. The researchers behind the study said they figured that would be the case, too.

"[Our findings go] against the typical stereotype of the older uncle at the Christmas table exposing the latest conspiracy theories,” the co-author told me.

This Age Group Is Most Likely To Fall For Conspiracy Theories (It's Not Who You Think)

The researchers of a new study were 'quite surprised' that it was this group most likely to fall prey to conspiracy beliefs such as QAnon and the flat Earth theory.

www.huffpost.com

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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · Aug 11

I'm looking forward to giving a Keynote on our work studying the psychology of conspiracy theories at this event 👇

mmmworkshop.cs.ru.nl

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Prof Sam Illingworth @samillingworth.com · Aug 9

💰 Economic hardship, anomie, and anti-immigrant attitudes

Six studies found that economic hardship can fuel anti-immigrant sentiment, partly via societal decline perceptions and conspiracy beliefs.

🔗 doi.org/10.1111/jasp...

#SciComm 🧪 #Psychology

The Interplay Between Economic Hardship, Anomie, and Conspiracy Beliefs in Shaping Anti‐Immigrant Sentiment

As hostility toward immigrants grows, it is essential to explore the psychological factors that contribute to anti-immigrant attitudes. Although the impact of economic hardship, societal anomie, and ...

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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · Aug 7

Worsening economic conditions fuel anti-immigrant conspiracy beliefs and support for violence

Belief in anti-immigrant conspiracies may be fueled by financial hardship and a sense of societal breakdown, according to new research. Across six studies, economic stress predicted support for discriminatory policies and even violent actions against non-European immigrants.

www.psypost.org

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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · Aug 11

🎉 That’s a wrap on Series 2 of Notts Psych Pod!

Catch up wherever you get your podcasts: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #NottsPsychPod

Huge thanks to our brilliant editor @graceebaranowski, host Dr Daniel Jolley, & producer @neuro_rachel.

And a big shout-out to our amazing guests!

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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · Aug 4

A powerful clip from today's episode 👇

Listen to #NottsPsychPod wherever you listen to your podcasts: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · Aug 1

A write-up on my recent work collaborating with a policy partner and launching #NottsPsychPod, showcasing how psychology research can inform policy and engage the public.

Love these projects!

www.nottingham.ac.uk/vision/visio...

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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · Jul 31

How many psychology staff can you fit into a selfie? We gave it our best go 💙💚

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jul 19

When a foreign power floods your media with false health alerts designed to create panic, isn’t that as threatening as a military blockade?

Cognitive warfare: why wars without bombs or bullets are a legal blind spot

When a foreign power floods your media with false health alerts designed to create panic, isn’t that as threatening as a military blockade?

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David Gilbert @davidgilbert.bsky.social · Jul 8

Extremists, right-wing influencers and GOP lawmakers spent the days after the tragic Texas floods pushing conspiracies about "weather weapons."

On Sunday, a weather radar system was vandalized and one extremist group is taking credit

with @mollytaft.com

www.wired.com/story/texas-...

Conspiracy Theories About the Texas Floods Lead to Death Threats

Disinformation around a “weather weapon” and cloud seeding is being widely promoted by everyone from anti-government extremists to GOP influencers—and leading to real-world consequences.

www.wired.com

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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · Jun 30

We’re back!

Notts Psych Pod is back for Series 2, where we explore what it means to work with communities.
Episodes will be available on Mondays, starting July 7, 2025.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #NottsPsychPod

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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · Jun 19

New paper out:

Across 6 studies with diverse methods (correlation, quasi-experimental and experimental), we find that economic hardship and anomie may fuel anti-immigrant sentiment, and conspiracy beliefs may be a key piece of the puzzle.

Full paper here onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Sander van der Linden @profsanderlinden.bsky.social · Jun 23

A former Cambridge graduate student died of cancer because her mother peddled conspiracy theories and misinformation that led her to refuse life-saving medical treatment.

Misinformation can kill you, especially if it comes from the people you're supposed to trust.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Our sister died because of our mum's cancer conspiracy theories, say brothers

Paloma Shemirani’s brothers say she refused chemotherapy because of their mother’s beliefs.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · Jun 23

The Series 2 teaser for #NottsPsychPod is coming soon!

#PreTeaser

@notts-psych.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

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Shayan Sardarizadeh @shayan86.bsky.social · Jun 21

The Iran-Israel conflict marks the first time in a war where AI-generated videos and images have been widely shared by supporters of both sides as an effective tool to fight the information war.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Israel-Iran conflict unleashes wave of AI disinformation

Fake AI videos relating to the conflict have gained over 100 million views online, BBC Verify finds.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Cambridge Skeptics @cambskeptics.bsky.social · Jun 9

Why do conspiracy theories appeal to so many people? Learn about the deep psychological needs they often fulfill and why understanding them matters, writes Matthew Facciani for Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misg...

Why People Believe Conspiracy Theories

Why do conspiracy theories appeal to so many people? Learn about the deep psychological needs they often fulfill and why understanding them matters.

www.psychologytoday.com

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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · Jun 19

New paper out:

Across 6 studies with diverse methods (correlation, quasi-experimental and experimental), we find that economic hardship and anomie may fuel anti-immigrant sentiment, and conspiracy beliefs may be a key piece of the puzzle.

Full paper here onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Gordon Pennycook @gordpennycook.bsky.social · May 29

New paper in PSPB! journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Well, actually, not "new". We first put this paper online way back Dec 2022... in any case, we think it's really cool!

We find that conspiracy believers tend to be overconfident & really don't seem to realize that most disagree with them

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