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Big mouth trap? Bernhard Hommel, professor of psychology, Shandong

For decades now, Western politics has been built around the mantra that perception is reality, that mining emotional wedge issues increases the chances of electoral victory, and that this is indeed the democratic process and the way to make the world a better place. Is it? To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Bernhard Hommel, a professor of psychology at Shandong Normal University in China.

8.02.2026
28:3 min
8.02.2026
28:3 min
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Big mouth trap? Bernhard Hommel, professor of psychology, Shandong
Worlds Apart is a fast-paced, in-depth discussion on the most pressing issues facing the world today.It strives to depart from the traditional Q&A form of interview in favor of a more emotive and engaging conversation. Host Oksana Boyko is not afraid to ask the hard questions that others avoid, with the aim of promoting intelligent public debate.