When Trust in Research Breaks: How Engineered Doubt Unravels Our Sense of What’s Real

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PsyberSpace: Understand Your World

Leslie Poston, Research Psychologist: Applied Psychology, Media Psychology, Organizational Psychology

95 episodes

4 days ago

If you've ever wondered what makes "reply guys" tick, why we fall for emotionally manipulative language in politics, why meetings suck, or how music can reshape your brain, we have the answers! Tune in to PsyberSpace® every Monday morning and understand your world a little better each week. PsyberSpace explores the evolving landscape where psychology, media, culture, and digital technology converge. Each episode unpacks the impact of tech on our minds, our culture, our work, and our society. We explore pressing topics like the ethics of virtual spaces, misinformation and disinformation, media psychology and marketing, the psychology of business in the age of AI, the influence of social media on mental health, and the implications of digital trends for leaders and organizations. Join us as we provide insights for harnessing tech for positive change in personal lives and within the workplace.

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When Trust in Research Breaks: How Engineered Doubt Unravels Our Sense of What’s Real

PsyberSpace: Understand Your World

14 minutes

4 weeks ago

When Trust in Research Breaks: How Engineered Doubt Unravels Our Sense of What’s Real

The Impact of Engineered Doubt on Trust and Knowledge

In this episode of PsyberSpace™, hosted by Leslie Poston, the focus is on the concept of trust in a rapidly changing world. Leslie digs into how societal trust is being undermined by 'engineered doubt', the deliberate creation of uncertainty by powerful forces that aim to destabilize public confidence in research, expertise, and evidence. The episode discusses the emotional and psychological impacts of this phenomenon on both the general public and researchers, the role of political pressure and misinformation, and how AI technologies amplify the problem. Leslie emphasizes the importance of recognizing these tactics, maintaining awareness, and finding reliable sources to rebuild trust. The episode serves as a guide to understanding the complex dynamics of trust in an age of misinformation and political manipulation.

00:00 Introduction to PsyberSpace
00:28 The Erosion of Trust in Modern Society
02:18 Engineered Doubt: Creating Uncertainty
02:47 Political Pressure on Research
04:56 The Silence Within the Research Community
08:16 The Role of AI in Amplifying Doubt
08:52 Health Consequences of Engineered Doubt
09:24 The Psychological Impact of Trust Erosion
10:15 Researchers Under Siege
11:50 The Collective Impact of Engineered Doubt
13:15 Finding Anchors in a Sea of Doubt
14:20 Conclusion and Call to Action

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