This research analyzes how Peter the Venerable shaped medieval Christian identity through anti-Jewish writings. Beyond logical argument, his texts evoke emotional responses to reinforce division. By examining their influence, the study traces early foundations of antisemitism and highlights how rhetoric shaped interreligious relations and enduring prejudice.

This research investigates how propaganda transforms beliefs, turning neighbors into perceived enemies. By analyzing decades of media data from democratically declining societies and testing persuasive mechanisms experimentally, the project identifies which narratives most effectively fuel polarization, ethnic hatred, and democratic erosion—knowledge essential for resisting modern propaganda.