Trump voters are not the obstacle to climate action many think they are
Climate change is not just about facts. It is wrong to dismiss the disengaged on the grounds that they are out of touch with reality.
Karl Dudman, PhD Candidate in Anthropology, University of Oxford •
conversation
Jan. 27, 2025 • ~8 min
Jan. 27, 2025 • ~8 min
I’m a Muslim immigrant and a psychiatrist living in Michigan – I haven’t decided how to vote yet
Naturalized citizens like the author are an important voting bloc, representing 5% of eligible voters in Michigan.
Farha Abassi, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Michigan State University
• conversation
Nov. 4, 2024 • ~5 min
Nov. 4, 2024 • ~5 min
Monkeys know who will win the election – primal instincts humans share with them shape voters’ choices
Every human brain still holds primitive instincts that we share with our monkey ancestors. Is that part of your brain in charge when you cast your ballot?
Michael Platt, Professor of Marketing and Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania •
conversation
Nov. 1, 2024 • ~8 min
Nov. 1, 2024 • ~8 min
FCC bans robocalls using deepfake voice clones − but AI-generated disinformation still looms over elections
Deepfake technology is widely available, and a pivotal election year lies ahead. The FCC banned AI robocalls, but AI-enhanced disinformation campaigns remain a threat.
Joan Donovan, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media Studies, Boston University •
conversation
Feb. 8, 2024 • ~6 min
Feb. 8, 2024 • ~6 min
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