Laith Al-Shawaf
@laithalshawaf.bsky.social
Psych prof @ UCCS. Arab secular humanist.
Evo, cognition, & emotion.
Bylines in @AreoMagazine, @NautilusMag, @PsychToday.
EN, AR, FR. Views own.
laithalshawaf.com
Evo, cognition, & emotion.
Bylines in @AreoMagazine, @NautilusMag, @PsychToday.
EN, AR, FR. Views own.
laithalshawaf.com
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.
tinyurl.com/nxx2w2sk
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.
tinyurl.com/nxx2w2sk
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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May 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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.
tinyurl.com/nxx2w2sk
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.
tinyurl.com/nxx2w2sk
Cognitive biases can distort your thinking. Watch out for these common ones.
May 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Cognitive biases can distort your thinking. Watch out for these common ones.
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May 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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.
www.laithalshawaf.com/popular-scie...
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.
www.laithalshawaf.com/popular-scie...