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Knowledge resistance – a threat to democracy

We interpret facts in a way that confirms our worldview, is the conclusion of a group of LiU researchers. This increases polarisation in society and makes democratic discourse more difficult.

The road from democracy to autocracy

Several factors can cause democratic societies to move towards authoritarianism. Modern and liberal welfare states bear the seed of their own transformation. These are the conclusions of a cross-disciplinary doctoral thesis from Linköping University.

Decision-making during an emergency

It is a tradition in Swedish society to always have a plan ready to use in different situations. When an emergency arises with a very high speed, there is a risk that the Swedish approach to decision-making can be undermined.

Historical picture women on their way to the polling station in 1921.

In the spotlight: Democracy

2021 it is 100 years since universal suffrage and equal rights to vote were introduced. This is a jubilee worth celebrating – and one that should give pause for thought. We are contributing by illuminating some of our work associated with democracy.