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Laith Al-Shawaf @laithalshawaf.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

I’m grateful to have received two awards this year, one for teaching and one for public scholarship: the Outstanding Teaching Award (University of Colorado Colorado Springs) and the Evolution in the Public Eye Award (University of Michigan). tinyurl.com/3e5jdrrc

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Laith Al-Shawaf @laithalshawaf.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

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

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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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Laith Al-Shawaf @laithalshawaf.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Cognitive biases can distort your thinking. Watch out for these common ones.

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Laith Al-Shawaf @laithalshawaf.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

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...

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