Join us as we talk with Professor Massimo Morelli, whose research spans economics, politics, and law. Having worked at top universities and now researching at LISER, he explains how trust shapes our economy and politics.

He breaks down two types of trust: trust between people and businesses (horizontal), and trust in our institutions (vertical). Both are key to how well countries and markets work.

We then discuss why populism is growing and how it affects the economy. Morelli explains that populist leaders win support by making straightforward promises, like protecting local jobs, even if these solutions oversimplify complex problems.

The discussion also extends to the European Union, where Professor Morelli sees opportunities for rebuilding trust through global and European policies that address common challenges, such as unemployment insurance and tax reforms.

USEFUL LINKS

Massimo Morelli's Website: https://massimomorelli.eu/
Massimo Morelli on TedX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBkoXabxsxQ&pp=ygUPbWFzc2ltbyBtb3JlbGxp
Lecture at the University of Auckland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luAUTYFYHc8
From Weber to Kafka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OulhWPno_8

Step into the world of small states and islands with Professor Godfrey Baldacchino (University of Malta), Malta's first thematic ambassador for islands and small states. In our latest podcast episode, we unravel the complex tapestry of smallness, exploring how seemingly minor entities can wield significant influence on the global stage.

Listen now to gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by small states and islands. It is really worth letting Prof. Baldacchino be your guide.

USEFUL LINKS

About Godfrey Baldacchino - https://www.um.edu.mt/profile/godfreybaldacchino
University of Malta - https://www.um.edu.mt/
Godfrey Baldacchino on Smallness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6--l2FLAOCk&t=179s
Alliance of Small Island States - https://www.aosis.org/

In this captivating episode of SciLux, we visit the digital history realm with Professor Valérie Schafer, a leading researcher in Contemporary European History at the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH). Professor Schafer guides us through the concept of born digital heritage, uncovering the layers of web archives and their significance in preserving our digital past.

We also explore the dynamic world of online virality, discussing the unpredictable yet impactful nature of viral phenomena. From the early days of the Internet to the rise of memes, discover how digital culture has evolved and continues to shape our online interactions. Also learn about the role of emotions in virality and journey through the history of CD-ROMs, Prof. Schafer's next project.

USEFUL LINKS (more links on our Website):

Prof. Schafer on C2DH Website: https://www.c2dh.uni.lu/people/valerie-schafer

Wayback Machine - http://web.archive.org/

C2DH Podcast with Valerie and Niels Bruger - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dYIHFp8qfdofgvMAwXdxy?si=HbsQv1hxQ3ywlWqTbDoluA

HIVI project - https://hivi.uni.lu/

Online Virality publication - https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783111311371/html

Know your Meme - https://knowyourmeme.com/

Minitel - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minitel

(Dist)dances : an anthropology of dance on the Internet: "(Dist)danses: une anthropologie des danses sur internet" - Sous la direction de Elina Djebbari, Mahalia Lassibille et Laura Stei: https://journals.openedition.org/emulations/1770