Stephan Lewandowsky

Stephan Lewandowsky is a cognitive scientist with an interest in computational modeling. Recently, he has become particularly interested in how people update their memories if things they believe turn out to be false. This has led him to examine the persistence of misinformation and spread of “fake news” in society. He has become particularly interested in the variables that determine whether or not people accept scientific evidence, for example surrounding vaccinations or climate science.

An expert's opinion: Interview with Prof. Stephan Lewandowsky on disinformation and democracy

Interviews

Professor Stephan Lewandowsky is a cognitive scientist at the University of Bristol (UK). His research explores people's responses to mis- or disinformation and propaganda, why people reject well-established scientific facts, such as climate change or the effectiveness of vaccinations, and the potential...

on September 30, 2026
Mending a ‘fractured reality’: How can the EU reclaim its information space?

Articles, New Technologies

In a world where technology development sets the pace of change, even our perception of reality undergoes a rapid transformation. Disinformation is a case point: the way this false or misleading content is created, spreads and looks like, has been changing quickly. Understanding this evolving dynamics...

on September 30, 2026
Interview with Stephan Lewandowsky, cognitive scientist at the University of Bristol

Articles, Disinformation

Stephan Lewandowsky is a cognitive scientist with an interest in computational modelling. Recently, he has become particularly interested in how people update their memories if things they believe turn out to be false. This has led him to examine the persistence of misinformation and spread of “fake...

on June 19, 2020