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
Research list will be on the main PsyberSpace™ site tomorrow
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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
Research list will be on the main PsyberSpace™ site tomorrow
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