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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · 1d

Our next MORES newsletter arrives tomorrow 🗞️

It features an interview with the team behind MORES Pulse AI — a new multilingual tool that detects emotions in text and helps users assess and shape communication.

Sign up today 👉 preview.mailerlite.io/forms/957275...

#MORES #AI #Research #Science

MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · 5d

Can metaverses change how we feel about real-life politics?

@gameinsociety.bsky.social thinks so.

He built MetaMORES—a 3D space for emotional expression & collective decision-making. It’s a game, but also a way to explore how political choices unfold online.

👉https://bit.ly/mauco

#Research 🧪

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · 15d

Can democracies resist the emotional pull of “the people” versus “the elites”?

MORES researchers are testing whether spotting emotional triggers and manipulative cues can help citizens push back against divisive rhetoric—& protect democratic debate.

🧪 mores-horizon.eu/blog/can-dem...

#Populism

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · 20d

Just launched: MORES Pulse, a free, research-based AI tool that reveals emotions hidden in text.

Perfect for researchers, journalists, communicators & anyone curious about how emotions drive narratives.🧪

Learn more: bit.ly/4nsLvU9

#MORESresearch #AI #TechForGood #HorizonEU #emotions
#Tools

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · 23d

Can fiction teach us something real about politics? 🎬

MORES researcher @tscher.bsky.social at @viadrina.eu analyses 3 European TV shows—and explains how their protagonists turn anger into inclusive governance.🧪

▶️ Full explainer: bit.ly/47ErSmT

#MORESresearch #Populism #TVseries #Democracy

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · 28d

Why do we feel collective fear—climate change, migrants?

Fear protects us from danger and can coordinate smart action. However, it can also be stretched into endless “crisis” talk by politicians, which can manipulate and divide.🧪

Learn how to spot the framing: mores-horizon.eu/glossary/fear

Silhouette of a person standing against a sunlit brick wall, with a sharp triangular shadow stretching upward, cast by an unseen structure. Photo credit: Clem Onojeghuo/Unsplash.

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · Aug 28

Joy is short-lived—but it forms lasting memories and can be deeply social.

We explore how joy strengthens group identity and brings people together in moments of political meaning. 🧪

Learn why joy matters for democracy: mores-horizon.eu/glossary/joy

#MORESresearch #Emotions #Society #HorizonEU

Smiling young woman with curly hair and eyes closed, radiating joy while raising her hand, overlaid with bold text that reads: “Joy. Pleasant, Powerful, and Political.” Credit: MORES project.

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · Aug 14

New MORES study reveals how TV series portray “angry citizens” rising against elites—not to divide, but to govern inclusively. These fictional stories offer a counterpoint to real-life illiberal populism.🧪

By T.Scherer & co-authors @viadrina.eu

Download the study at: mores-horizon.eu/publications

Vasily Goloborodko, a fictional character played by Volodymyr Zelensky (the president of Ukraine) in "Servant of the People [2015-2019]," is depicted wearing a suit, holding a mace, and riding a bike. His expression is serious, and he looks straight forward. The backdrop is golden, with "WORKING PAPER" on the left and a title: "European TV Series Reimagine Populism." Image credit: Servant of the People.

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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · Aug 11

Today is the final day to participate in the @mores-project.bsky.social crowdsourcing!

From climate change and migration to food safety and the war in Ukraine, we want to hear from you!

💬 How have you been feeling?
🗣️ Share your views before midnight: buff.ly/dOaSC3s

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · Aug 6

Emotions move politics. But NGOs can learn to move people—ethically.

Join MORES’ FREE online Master Class (Sept 10–12) and learn how to:

✨ Activate emotions for good
🛡 Counter toxic manipulation
💪 Lead with resilience

Based on MORES research🧪

Apply by Aug 31: bit.ly/3UPiG7m

#CivilSociety #NGO

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · Jul 22

Another peer-reviewed article from MORES is out in Frontiers in Political Science🧪

Rudolf Metz debunks three myths on poor political leadership. It's not always a personality flaw; leadership, followers, and permissive environments contribute.

👉 mores-horizon.eu/publications
#leadership #emotions

Photo shows an image of a white man covering his face, embarassed. Over it, the caption title reads: "(Don't) Fear the Bad Leader". An icon shows "Journal Article". Credit: MORES/Adobe Stock.

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · Jul 1

From #AnimalCrossing protests to #Pride parades in @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com, political life is entering the metaverse.

Read about civic participation in virtual worlds—& stay tuned for a MORES experiment👉 mores-horizon.eu/blog/avatars...

@gameinsociety.bsky.social #MORESresearch #emotions🧪

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · Jun 20

📖 Read more about Assya Kavrakova and the ECAS team in our experts page: mores-horizon.eu/experts/assy...

#collaboration #teamwork #research #socialimpact #citizenengagement #crowdsourcing #survey #MORESresearch #emotions #politics #citizenship #policymaking #HorizonEurope @ecas-europe.bsky.social

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · Jun 20

Citizens shape policy! 🇪🇺

Meet Assya Kavrakova of @ecas-europe.bsky.social, a MORES partner working to amplify citizen voices in EU policymaking.

She and her team launched a survey to gather our views on war, climate, and more.

Join in: crowdsourcing.ecas.org/en/Mores

#MORESresearch #EUPolicy

Portrait of Assya Kavrakova, a woman with medium-length dark hair and a calm expression, standing against a plain light background. She wears a black top and gazes slightly to the side. Below her image is a black panel featuring a quote in white italicized text:
“Democracy is much more than voting! It is about making citizens heard between elections. Our work in MORES contributes to that”
— Assya Kavrakova, Executive Director & MORES Team Leader at ECAS.
Three abstract blue speech-bubble-like shapes appear just below her neckline, adding a visual element that suggests dialogue or civic engagement. Credit: MORES. 🧪

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · Jun 18

Guilt arises from actions we think have harmed others. But it also shapes politics, from apologies to blame games. The new MORES glossary entry looks at this complex moral emotion & how politicians use (or avoid) it in public life.

Read more: mores-horizon.eu/glossary/guilt 🧪

Follow us for more🙏

A stylised image of a man sitting on a couch, his hand covering his face in a gesture of emotional strain or contemplation. The lighting casts a warm, moody tone with deep shadows and a greenish-yellow backdrop. Abstract dark blue shapes overlay the frame, adding visual weight. In the lower left corner, a blue circular icon labeled “Glossary” accompanies bold white text that reads: “Guilt and the Politics of Moral Repair.” Photo: Nik Shuliahin/Unsplashed. Image: MORES.

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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · Jun 8

Whether it's hope, anger, pride, or frustration, your emotions are powerful forces in shaping democracy. Through @mores-project.bsky.social, we're exploring how emotions influence public opinion and political decision-making across Europe.

🗣️ Share your perspective: crowdsourcing.ecas.org/en/Mores

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · Jun 5

New glossary post from MORES: Disgust.

This moral emotion evolved from food aversion to social condemnation. While it builds cohesion, it can also exclude others.

Explore how disgust shapes public norms and politics.

🧪🔗 mores-horizon.eu/glossary/dis...

#Science #MoralEmotions #MORESresearch

A man with a scrunched face and furrowed brow expresses disgust, holding one hand up in a defensive gesture. He wears a textured orange sweater against a vibrant purple background, overlaid with abstract yellow and pink shapes. The image includes the text: “Glossary – Disgust: A Universal Emotion of Aversion” in bold white lettering. Image: MORES/ Photo: Adobe Stock.

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PLEDGE Horizon project @pledge-project.bsky.social · Jun 2

💙Today on Emotion Awareness Day, we highlight the power of emotions in shaping democracy.

@mores-project.bsky.social @protemo.bsky.social @cidape.bsky.social ape.bsky.social‬ @encodemotion.bsky.social #EmotionAwarenessDaya#EmotionsInDemocracycy

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · May 21

Anger, pride, contempt—these moral emotions shape how we engage with politics.

🔍 We launched a crowdsourcing activity to learn how emotions affect your views on important EU policies.

Your opinion makes a difference. Have your say:

🔗https://mores-horizon.eu/news/have-your-say-about-eu-policies 🧪

A close-up of a hand placing a smiley-face block in front of a neutral-face block, overlaid with abstract yellow and blue shapes. Text reads: “Let’s share our feelings about Europe! Submit your ideas by 31 August!” A megaphone icon appears beside the message. Credit: MORES.

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · May 20

Anger, pride, fear. Moral emotions shape today’s politics. On Standard Time of @eurozine.bsky.social, researchers Boda, Szabó & Salmela from MORES and @pledge-project.bsky.social explore case studies—and why emotions matter.

📻 Watch: mores-horizon.eu/videos

#MORESresearch #Politics #Emotions

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · May 15

How do extremist groups use emotion to shape online discourse?

On 20 May, MORES researcher Thomas Scherer hosts a discussion on how social media shapes Islamist and right-wing extremist narratives in Germany.

📍 Zoom
📧 Sign up: vcgms[at]listserv.dfn.de
🔗Programme: bit.ly/4kqgQVv

#Webinar

Welcome to the Viadrina Center for Gesture and Multimodality Studies! • European University Viadrina

Viadrina Gesture Center

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · May 9

🚨 New analysis!

To understand the narrative driving the radical right in Poland, start with the joke. And then look at the anger just beneath the laughter.

MORES co-investigator Artur Lipiński explains the strategy and emotions behind the Confederation's TikTok stunts.🧪

Learn more👉 bit.ly/4iVWJNO

Two men (Konrad Berkowicz, Polish politician on the right) in suits are sitting in a funny, homemade Flintstones-style car—a barrel serves as the front wheel, and it has a fabric roof. Amused onlookers snapped photos as the scene unfolded on the city street. Photo Credit: Social Media Reproduction/ MORES.

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · Apr 29

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Giulia Sandri @giuliasandri.bsky.social · Apr 29

📣📣please help us @ecas-europe.bsky.social understand better the role of emotions 😊😡😵‍💫😖in politics🗳️📉📊! As part of the @mores-project.bsky.social Horizon Europe Project, we invite you to share how EU policies make you feel. Please fill in our quick survey 👉🏻 crowdsourcing.ecas.org/en/Mores

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · Apr 24

Politicians often speak to our hearts.

Gabriella Szabó, deputy PI of MORES, is studying how political actors use emotional language to steer public discourse—and how that shapes our moral judgments.

👉 mores-horizon.eu/experts/gabr...

#MORESresearch #Emotions #Politics #Collaboration #HorizonEU

The image shows researcher Gabriella Szabó, wearing glasses, a grey-blue scarf, and a light grey sweater, smiling at the camera. Below her image, a caption reads: "Moral-emotional expressions in politics are a double-edged sword, capable of uniting and dividing us. Our research helps uncover their influence on politics, society, and democracy". Below the quote, her credentials are given: "Gabriella Szabó, Senior Researcher at HUN-REN CSS and Deputy Principal Investigator of the MORES project". Credit: MORES.

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · Apr 15

We express gratitude when saying “thanks”. But it is also a moral emotion that reinforces prosocial behaviour.

Gratitude creates a sense of moral responsibility. The twist: it can draw the line between “us” & “them.”

💬 How do you experience gratitude in your community?

Learn more🧪👉 bit.ly/3Y0LnjP

A smiling person with hands crossed over their chest in a gesture of gratitude, accompanied by the title: "Gratitude: A Moral Emotion that Connects." Credit Image: Fizkes. Credit composition: MORES.

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