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Steven Derk Aupers is a Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences at KU Leuven's Faculty of Social Sciences. He chairs the department and leads the Lab for Media Culture & Policy, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of media, religion, and lived meaning.
His research spans conspiracy theories, post-truth discourse, digital media culture, and the sociological implications of paranoia. Recent projects include A Game-Based Inquiry into Democratic Discourse (2025-2029) and Bewakers van Desinformatie (2024-2027), examining misinformation governance by platforms and governments.
- Key article themes: YouTube conspiracy culture, fiction decoding in conspiracy communities, satirical environmental media, and the professionalization of conspiracy content.
- Teaching: Courses like Medialab 3, Media and Crisis, and AI Society.
- Leadership: Chairs the Communication Sciences Leadership Team and serves on multiple faculty councils and assessment committees.
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