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, we seek and search for underlying rules that connect them. We have an anti-disciplinary attitude, we are neo-generalists, we trespass the borders of traditional disciplines. We explore, we do science with a compass, rather than a map. We get lost in science.

News

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

In this video, Dr. Philipp Lorenz-Spreen from SynoSys shares insights on 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 AI-driven narratives have on democratic processes.

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

With heightened manipulation tactics from Russia, China, and Iran surrounding 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

Our Recent Paper Unveils Breakthrough Insights into Fatigue Symptoms in Post-COVID Syndrome and ME/CFS

We are excited to share the results of our recent study, in which we report new insights into Post-exertional Malaise (PEM), a severe condition where physical activity amplifies symptoms in people with Post-COVID Syndrome (PCC) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).

FEDORA Project Secures Funding to Explore Post-COVID Ecological Dynamics

We are thrilled to announce that our project, “FEDORA - Federated Network Modeling of Ecological Complex Dynamical Patterns in Post-COVID,” has successfully secured funding. This pioneering initiative aims to advance the understanding of how ecological systems are affected by complex dynamical patterns emerging in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Just published: Using smartphones to study vaccination decisions in the wild

We are pleased to share our latest research findings with the community. Recently, we have developed an innovative method in cooperation with the DTU to study how people make vaccination decisions in everyday life.