public speaking & keynotes

Talks that change how you understand political life

Talks built around the psychological mechanisms behind political behavior – tailored to the specific audience, context, and moment.
Dr. Mira Lindner - Political Psychologist & Founder
what it is

Talks that go beyond surface-level analysis.

There's no shortage of political commentary. What's rare is a talk that gives an audience the psychological tools to actually make sense of what's happening — why people behave the way they do, how narratives take hold, what drives polarization, how democracies erode, and what can be done about it.

My keynotes and talks are built around psychological mechanisms. They're designed to leave you with insights that travel – tools for understanding behavior, not just reactions to it.
FORMATS

Formats for every audience

Speaking engagements are available in multiple formats – each one adapted to the audience, the setting, and the goals.

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conferences,retreats
Keynotes
Talks for conferences, institutional events, and public forums exploring the psychological forces shaping political behavior.
higher ed, civic sector
Public Lectures
Research-informed talks designed for broad audiences interested in understanding the psychology of politics and democracy.
panels, media
Moderated Discussions
Panels, dialogues, and fireside conversations exploring political psychology in conversation with practitioners and civic audiences.
Leadership, Government
Research Briefings
Shorter, focused sessions translating political psychology research for leadership teams, boards, and decision-makers.
focus areas

Sample talks across seven tracks.

A selection of talks across focus areas. Each can be adapted to audience, format, and context.
emotion regulation in political life
From Rage to Reason: The Psychology of Political Anger

How anger functions as a moral alarm, a motivational force, and a civic tool – and what happens when it goes unregulated.

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authoritarianism & democratic resilience
Authoritarianism 101

The emotional patterns, group behaviors, and social pressures that enable democratic backsliding – and the warning signs that appear before institutions fail.

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dehumanization & propaganda
Anatomy of Hate: The Cognitive Architecture of Harm

How hate operates as a psychological system – forming through group dynamics, perceived grievance, and moral outrage.

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extremism & radicalization
The Lone Actor Mind: Mapping Isolated Trajectories to Extremist Violence

How isolation, status loss, and identity breakdown contribute to lone actor extremism – and what warning signs may appear.

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identity & group behavior
The Tribal Mind: Ancient Roots of Modern Division

Why group loyalty runs so deep, how outgroup derogation emerges, and how "us vs. them" patterns become politically activated.

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misinformation & manipulation
Prebunking 101: Building Mental Immunity to Misinformation

The science of psychological inoculation – how early exposure to manipulation tactics builds resistance before the real thing arrives.

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polarization & communication
Moral Worlds Apart: The Hidden Values Behind Political Disagreement

How moral foundations shape political identity, spark emotional reactions, and drive cultural divides – and how to communicate across them.

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Psychology can be used to divide. It can also be used to protect.

Dr. Miriam Lindner
State of Mind
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