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What does it all mean? In my reading of the results, journalists might fill the gap in trust even when the political scene is disappointing. This is especially relevant now when, almost every day, there is a political decision we cannot grasp. Let's make it a call for even better journalism. 🧵6/6

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There is also one more interesting finding. Political interest was associated with higher conspiracy thinking. This further erodes the (in my opinion inaccurate) image of "ignorant conspiracists" since, in our sample, people thinking conspiratively actually *are* interested in politics. 🧵5/6

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And here is the fun part! One of the key findings was the interplay between trust in politicians and journalists. People who trust journalists think less conspiratively, even when they distrust politicians. 🧵4/6

Visualization of the relationship between conspiracy thinking and trust in journalists for different levels of trust in politicians. While there is not much change for high trust in politicians, for those with low trust in politicians, higher trust in journalists is associated with significantly lower conspiracy thinking.

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We also looked at trust in journalists—and that, too, was clearly tied to lower conspiracy thinking. Again, the more people trusted journalists, the less they engaged in conspiracy thinking. 🧵3/6

Trust in politicians stood out the most (in a negative direction). In other words, when people trust politicians more, they tend to think less conspiratively. 🧵2/6

The role of the media in conspiracy thinking: trust in journalists is key for the politically distrustful

🎉 My first publication ever is out! In this study on conspiracy thinking in the Czech population, @macicak.bsky.social and I focused on how media and political attitudes—especially trust—relate to the inclination to see secret plots behind events. 🧵1/6 doi.org/10.1080/1933...

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This study explores the associations between the media, media-related political variables, and conspiracy thinking, utilizing representative data from 2,340 Czech adults. Trust in journalists is a ...

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Lucie Cejkova @luccej.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Science should be a safe space for women, girls, and all gender identities. An inclusive space is a safe space.

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And finally, a little personal goodbye from Old Main, my favorite companion on the walks to the grad office – along with squirrels and bunnies!

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So here is my shoutout to @mattjord.bsky.social, @christopherali.bsky.social, @saschameinrath.bsky.social, @sydneyforde.bsky.social, @abbysimmerman.bsky.social, Homero Gil de Zúñiga, Martin Marinos, and many more from the College of Communications and grad community. I miss you already!

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The main lesson I learned is that no matter where I am or what happens, it is the people around me who make me happy. I was lucky to be part of a wonderful community of inspiring scholars who are also lovely people.

Lucie Cejkova @luccej.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

And that’s a wrap! My Fulbright stay at @bellisariograded.bsky.social is officially over. Despite the broligarchic whirlwind around, I loved every day of it, and it profoundly helped me to organize my thoughts and navigate where I want to go next.

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Thank you so much for this! I am doing my PhD on conspiracy thinking among news audiences, and I'd love to join the network of people researching conspiracy theories. So, if you could add me, I would greatly appreciate it!

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Lucie Cejkova @luccej.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

My Fulbright experience with @bellisariograded.bsky.social ends in two weeks, but I still enjoy every second here. For example, this morning, I attended this great and mindblowing public lecture by @saschameinrath.bsky.social, which was packed with both information & fun film references.

Lecture room with a large screen with a dog from Oz.

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Lucie Cejkova @luccej.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

My morning gaming session was on point today. (Although whether robots are the future is up for discussion.)

A screenshot from game of a clown and a robot, and the clown is saying "Robots are the future, but clowns are timeless!"

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Lucie Cejkova @luccej.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

I’m gonna counter-conspire and spread that this “blue objects don’t burn” conspiracy is just yet another way to make people pay for the blue tick.

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Covering Climate Now @coveringclimatenow.org · 10/01/2025

Sharing this resource that explores six common tricks used by climate dis-informers and shares tools to help journalists to tackle (and avoid getting spun by) misinformation. coveringclimatenow.org/resource/don...

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Don't Get Duped!

Six tricks used to spread climate disinformation (and six tools to discover them)

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Paul Waldman @paulwaldman.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

I've noticed that all the coverage of the idiocy that is DOGE accepts a set of conservative assumptions: government is too big, bureaucracy is out of control, regulations are presumptively bad, etc. The only question being asked is whether this effort can succeed in its noble goal.

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Lucie Cejkova @luccej.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Haha, thanks! It’s from BoJack Horseman, one of my favorite shows ever. Their takes on the news are perfect. I very much recommend this one: youtu.be/Z47F2tBCPA0

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Bojack Horseman - Men's Abortion Panel

YouTube video by Natasha VanLieshout

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Lucie Cejkova @luccej.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Unlike you, I got my news from a reliable source.