Lena Adamus

Lena Adamus is a researcher at the Institute of Experimental Psychology at the Slovak Academy of Sciences, focusing on the psychological aspects of conspiracy theories and misinformation. In a recent episode of the podcast Disinfo Report, she discusses the implications of conspiracy beliefs on democracy, emphasizing the connections between such beliefs, authoritarian leadership preferences, and the erosion of democratic values. Her work contributes to a growing body of research that seeks to understand the prevalence and impact of conspiracy theories in society, particularly in the context of Slovakia.