PhD Research: Belief, Science, and Digital Discourse
I am currently undertaking a PhD by Publication exploring how communities and individuals debate paranormal phenomena in digital spaces.
Specifically, I look at how the design of different social media platforms shapes, helps, or hinders these complex conversations.
Key Research Themes:
🌐 Networked Publics: How online communities form, create content, and challenge traditional science communication.
⚖️ Science vs. Pseudoscience: Where we draw the line between mainstream science and alternative beliefs online.
🧠 Belief & Scepticism: How people make sense of, conceptualise, and express their personal convictions.
🔒 Polarisation & Moderation: How online censorship and echo chambers warp public discourse.
🤝 Safe Digital Spaces: Designing practical, inclusive tools so people can safely share deeply personal experiences and engage in open dialogue.
My research in this field is generously supported by a scholarship from Alex Tanous Foundation for Scientific Research