David Lazer is University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Political Science and College of Computer and Information Science. His research interests include group learning in technology-mediated environments; consensus and opinion formation in groups, particularly in political settings, or pertaining to governance.
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177 Huntington Ave
New College of the Humanities
Devon House
58 St Katharine’s Way
London, E1W 1LP, UK
Devon House
58 St Katharine’s Way
London, E1W 1LP, UK
Roux Institute
100 Fore St
Portland, ME 04101
100 Fore St
Portland, ME 04101
Network Science Institute
177 Huntington Ave
177 Huntington Ave
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Boston, MA 02115
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NGN
September 10, 2024
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NGN
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NGN
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With Biden out of the 2024 presidential race, how soon will pollsters have a read on how Kamala Harris is faring against Trump?With Biden out of the 2024 presidential race, how soon will pollsters have a read on how Kamala Harris is faring against Trump?
NGN
July 23, 2024
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NGN
July 21, 2024
Biden's poor debate performance had almost no impact on voter preference, new report saysBiden's poor debate performance had almost no impact on voter preference, new report says
NGN
July 9, 2024
Banning Twitter users reduced misinformation and improved discourse after Jan. 6, Northeastern research suggestsBanning Twitter users reduced misinformation and improved discourse after Jan. 6, Northeastern research suggests
NGN
June 5, 2024
Associated Projects
develop new algorithms and platforms to overcome limitations and biases of big data
how communities use digital platforms to shape opinions, politics and governance
