UNI NOVA – Research Magazine of the University of Basel
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DossierThe art of deception.
Text: Christoph Dieffenbacher / Many museums and collections have forged artworks hanging on their walls. Accomplished copies can sell for millions and even impact art historians.
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DossierA half-truth is often believed.
Interview: Noëmi Kern / Literary scholar Nicola Gess studies narratives that may sound convincing but are only partially true. In times of crises, these half-truths tend to thrive.
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DossierStaging is just part of the game.
Text: Harun Maye / The media have a significant impact on all election campaigns and distort reality. Media Studies scholar Harun Maye sees no harm in this.
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DossierTestimony of a machine.
Text: Angelika Jacobs / Smart software constantly monitors us and provides key evidence in court cases. But does it always tell the truth? This is a question the justice system now faces with increasing regularity.
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DossierNot all that bad?
Text: Samuel Schlaefli / Targeted disinformation downplays the risks of climate change. Large sections of society are affected by the allure of absolution that such lies offer.
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DossierDefamed and excluded.
Interview: Noëmi Kern / For centuries, “the Jews” have been held responsible for all manner of disaster. Where do these accusations come from? And how can we tackle antisemitism? A conversation with historian Erik Petry.
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DossierHow to reconcile.
Text: Helena Zumsteg and Noëmi Kern / If a lie is exposed, it can end friendships. Social psychologist Fanny Lalot researches how two people can maintain a relationship following a betrayal.
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DossierOur best estimation of reality.
Text: Angelika Jacobs / The brain tries to make sense of the world. But what happens when it continuously deviates from the truth?
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OpinionHow do we deal with heat, Ms. Ragettli?
Text: Martina Ragettli / Summer days where the temperature gauge reads well over 30°C are no longer a rarity. What can we do to mitigate the consequences? Answers from Basel University epidemiologist Martina Ragettli.
