Ian A. Anderson

Ian A. Anderson is a Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate and PhD student (Marketing) at INSEAD. His research focuses on computational neuroscience of social media, psychological processes influenced by digital interaction, and rumor dynamics. He holds a BA in Political Science and Economics from Swarthmore College (2013). His work bridges academia and industry, with prior roles as a social media strategist at Temin and Company and a research assistant under Prof. Keith Wilcox at Columbia University. Anderson is also a poet and spoken-word artist, with publications including Death & Los Angeles and contributions to journals like Paris Lit Up. His artistic pursuits intersect with his academic interests, reflecting on identity, culture, and human behavior.

Research Interests:

• Social Media Habits and Doomscrolling
• Rumors, Misinformation, and Radicalization
• Habit Formation in Digital Spaces
• Human-Computer Interaction Psychology

Professional Experience:

• Lead Social Media Strategist, Temin and Company (2013–2016)
• Freelance Social Media Consultant (managed accounts with combined 3M+ followers)
• Research Assistant, Columbia University (2012–2013)

Artistic Work:

• Published poetry collections: Death & Los Angeles (2015), Binge Eater (forthcoming)
• Performance poet and slam poet (9th place at CUPSI 2013)