The authoritarian personality - why some voters feel drawn to populism and how to lure them away

<p>In this episode host Rafael Behr talks to Dr Karen Stenner, the political psychologist &amp; behavioral economist best known for long ago predicting the rise of Trump-like figures uner the kinds of conditions we now confront.</p> <p>Her research on authoritarianism and 'Far Right' politics uses psychological theories and methods (in particular, Randomized Controlled Trials) to explain human behavior. </p> <p>She also use those same theories and methods (particularly RCTs) to shift human behavior via communications and campaigns (of every kind), including designing and embedding messages that de-activate authoritarianism and diminish expressions of intolerance and racism in a society.</p> <p>We also discuss the recent Labour victory in the Australian general election and the part that 'independent teals' played. </p> <p>If you'd like to find out more about Dr Stenner and work please visit her site: <a href="https://www.karenstenner.com">https://www.karenstenner.com</a></p> <p>And you may find her articles below of particular interest.</p> <p>For Hope Not Hate on how to help authoritarians live in peace with liberal democracy. </p> <p><a href="https://hopenothate.org.uk/2020/11/01/authoritarianism">https://hopenothate.org.uk/2020/11/01/authoritarianism</a></p> <ul> <li>Her recent piece with Jessica Stern for Foreign Policy on how liberal democracy must treat authoritarianism as a chronic condition to be managed.</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/02/11/capitol-insurrection-trump-authoritarianism-psychology-innate-fear-envy-change-diversity-populism/">https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/02/11/capitol-insurrection-trump-authoritarianism-psychology-innate-fear-envy-change-diversity-populism/</a></p> <p>This podcast is hosted by <a href="https://wwww.zencast.fm">ZenCast.fm</a></p>