A Harvard-based lawyer who facilitates conflict resolution workshops, the founder of a national movement focused on depolarizing conversations, and an NGO leader with international peacebuilding ...

Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Helsinki studied how real-world shocks affect online discussions, and found that disinformation reinforces polarization. With over four billion ...

Top: Gray circles show the survey-based polarization measure over time; the red crosses represent the model prediction. Bottom: Estimated average number of close friends by country and survey. The ...

"People are constantly trying to ascribe intent," Tim Davie tells a parliamentary committee. They will interpret coverage "very differently based on where you come from or your echo chamber." By Georg ...

In today’s climate, polarization is often perceived as divisive, leading to heightened conflicts and feelings of frustration. But polarization, while challenging, also serves important functions in ...

The phenomenon of couples filing for divorce as a result of political differences has become more common in recent years, reflecting a deepening polarization in society. It is not unusual for ...

With over 4 billion people eligible to vote in elections, 2024 is the largest election year ever. At the same time, disinformation and polarization on social media pose unprecedented challenges to the ...