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Laith Al-Shawaf
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Psych prof @ UCCS. Arab secular humanist. Evo, cognition, & emotion. Bylines in @AreoMagazine, @NautilusMag, @PsychToday. EN, AR, FR. Views own. laithalshawaf.com
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Laith Al-Shawaf @laithalshawaf.bsky.social · May 22
Why do some people vote for authoritarian leaders?

New evidence from 5,000 participants across 25 countries suggests that:

People's preference for authoritarian & dominant leaders increases when they perceive more conflict (especially intergroup conflict) in their society.

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Cross-cultural evidence that intergroup conflict heightens preferences for dominant leaders: A 25-country study
Across societies and across history, seemingly dominant, authoritarian leaders have emerged frequently, often rising to power based on widespread popu…
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Laith Al-Shawaf @laithalshawaf.bsky.social · May 20
Cognitive biases can distort your thinking. Watch out for these common ones.
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Laith Al-Shawaf @laithalshawaf.bsky.social · May 15
Hi friends! I'm now on Bluesky. Looking forward to reading your news & updates.

If you're interested in my work, consider following this account. I write about science, philosophy, & culture in peer-reviewed academic journals and popular press magazines.

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