Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Groupthink

Groupthink

When in group settings, we are often influenced by the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors around us. Groupthink is another phenomenon of conformity where modification of the opinions of members in a group aligns with what they believe is the group consensus (Janis, 1972). In such situations, the group often takes action that individuals would not perform outside the group setting because groups make more extreme decisions than individuals do. Moreover, groupthink can hinder opposing trains of...

Group Polarization

Group Polarization

Group polarization is the strengthening of an original group attitude following the discussion of views within a group (Teger & Pruitt, 1967). That is, if a group initially favors a viewpoint, after discussion the group consensus is likely a stronger endorsement of the viewpoint. Conversely, if the group was initially opposed to a viewpoint, group discussion would likely lead to stronger opposition.

Self-Presentation: Self-Monitoring and Self-Handicapping

Self-Presentation: Self-Monitoring and Self-Handicapping

People can go to great lengths to protect their self-image and present themselves in ways that they want others to see them. Sociologist Erving Goffman presented the idea that a person is like an actor on a stage. Calling his theory dramaturgy, Goffman believed that we use “impression management” to present ourselves to others as we hope to be perceived. Each situation is a new scene, and individuals perform different roles depending on who is present (Goffman, 1959). Think about...

Factors Influencing Attraction VI: Personality Traits

Factors Influencing Attraction VI: Personality Traits

Personality traits are fundamental in shaping social perception and influencing interpersonal relationships. Certain traits, such as agreeableness and extraversion, contribute positively to social interactions, whereas others, such as narcissism, have complex and often contradictory effects on how individuals are perceived over time.The Role of Agreeableness and ExtraversionAgreeableness and extraversion are associated with higher levels of interpersonal attractiveness and likability.

The Representativeness Heuristic

The Representativeness Heuristic

The representative heuristic describes a biased way of thinking, in which you unintentionally stereotype someone or something. For example, you may assume that your professors spend their free time reading books and engaging in intellectual conversation, because the idea of them spending their time playing volleyball or visiting an amusement park does not fit in with your stereotypes of professors.

Social Exchange Theory

Social Exchange Theory

As formulated by John Thibaut and Harold Kelley, Social Exchange Theory explains human relationships as economic-like exchanges that maximize rewards and minimize costs. This theory suggests that individuals engage in relationships to gain benefits and reduce burdens, similar to economic transactions. It has been widely applied to various types of relationships, including romantic, professional, and social interactions.Rewards and Costs in RelationshipsRelationship rewards include emotional...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Effective Vote Markets and the Tyranny of Wealth.

Res publica (Liverpool, England)·2019

Same author

Are We Obliged to Enhance for Moral Perfection?

The Journal of medicine and philosophy·2018

Same author

In defence of biodiversity.

Biology & philosophy·2018

Same author

Moral Enhancement and Those Left Behind.

Bioethics·2016

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 16, 2025

Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation of the Posterior Medial Frontal Cortex to Experimentally Reduce Ideological Threat Responses

Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation of the Posterior Medial Frontal Cortex to Experimentally Reduce Ideological Threat Responses

Published on: September 28, 2018

Celebrity Politics and Democratic Elitism.

Alfred Archer¹, Amanda Cawston¹

¹Department of Philosophy, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands.

Topoi : an International Review of Philosophy

|October 18, 2021

Summary

Celebrity involvement in politics grants significant epistemic power, challenging democratic legitimacy. However, this celebrity influence can be a resource for democratic elitism, despite inherent risks.

Area of Science:

Political Science
Epistemology
Democratic Theory

Background:

The rise of celebrity politicians raises concerns about the erosion of expertise in democratic politics.
Critiques highlight celebrity epistemic power (influence on beliefs) as a challenge to democratic legitimacy theories.
Existing theories often overlook the impact of celebrity influence on public perception and political discourse.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine whether critiques of celebrity epistemic power apply to democratic elitism.
To explore the potential benefits and risks of celebrity influence within the framework of democratic elitism.
To reassess the role of celebrity power in contemporary democratic practices.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of democratic theory and epistemic power.

Keywords:

Celebrity Democratic elitism Epistemic power

More Related Videos

How to Create and Use Binocular Rivalry

How to Create and Use Binocular Rivalry

Published on: November 10, 2010

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community

Published on: May 31, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 16, 2025

Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation of the Posterior Medial Frontal Cortex to Experimentally Reduce Ideological Threat Responses

Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation of the Posterior Medial Frontal Cortex to Experimentally Reduce Ideological Threat Responses

Published on: September 28, 2018

How to Create and Use Binocular Rivalry

How to Create and Use Binocular Rivalry

Published on: November 10, 2010

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community

Published on: May 31, 2019

Examination of existing critiques regarding celebrity political involvement.

Theoretical application of celebrity epistemic power to democratic elitism.

Main Results:

Celebrity epistemic power, often viewed as a threat, can be reframed as a resource for democratic elitism.
Recognition of this power can potentially enhance the legitimacy and practice of elite-driven democratic models.
Elite theories are particularly susceptible to the risks associated with unchecked celebrity influence.

Conclusions:

Celebrity epistemic power offers a novel perspective for strengthening democratic elitism.
While beneficial, this influence necessitates careful consideration of vulnerabilities within elite democratic structures.
Further research is needed to navigate the complex interplay between celebrity influence and democratic legitimacy.