Creed for Complexity

SynoSys is Complexity Science. The spirit and perspectives that Complexity Science offers pervade the Center, its people and their activities. We investigate phenomena that seem unrelated at first glance. Yet, we seek and search for underlying rules that connect them. We have an anti-disciplinary attitude, we are neo-generalists, we transcend the borders of traditional disciplines. We explore, we do science with a compass, rather than a map. We get lost in science.

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€2.3 Million Funding for SynoSys to Advance Long-COVID Research

A major milestone for us: We have been awarded €2.3 million in funding from the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) for the SynoSys.PC project, aimed at advancing the understanding of Long-COVID and advancing patient care.

New Study Reveals Who’s Most Vulnerable to Misinformation—and why

Our junior research group leader Philipp Lorenz-Spreen, whose work focuses on the digital information environment and among other things on misinformation, has co-authored a comprehensive meta-analysis of over 256,000 decisions from thousands of participants that sheds light on who is most susceptible to misinformation and the factors behind it.

Artificial Intelligence is spreading fake news during the U.S. election campaign

In this video, Dr. Philipp Lorenz-Spreen from SynoSys shares insights into the role of artificial intelligence in spreading fake news during the U.S. election campaign. His expertise highlights the complex interactions between technology, misinformation, and public opinion, raising awareness of the potential impact that AI-driven narratives have on democratic processes.

Escalating Foreign Influence: How during the U.S. election campaign Russia, China, and Iran, create a surge of misleading narratives seeks to distort perceptions of key political figures

With heightened manipulation tactics from Russia, China, and Iran on the occasion of the U.S. elections, a surge of misleading narratives seeks to distort perceptions of key political figures. Philipp Lorenz-Spreen, junior research group leader at SynoSys, delves into how these efforts exploit digital platforms to shape public opinion on a global scale. Emphasizing the need for resilience against foreign interference, he discusses the sophisticated, evolving techniques that make misinformation a pressing scientific and societal challenge

We Are Hiring – Join the SynoSys.PC Project Team!

Are you passionate about advancing healthcare through innovative technology? Here’s your chance to make a meaningful impact! SynoSys has been awarded €2.3 million in funding from the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) for the innovative SynoSys.PC project, aimed at deepening our understanding of Long-COVID and improving patient care.