Trust and Influence

Objective:

The Trust and Influence program is aimed to develop a basic research portfolio that will provide the empirical foundation for the science of reliance and contemporary influence. This R&D portfolio specializes in basic research focused on:

• Empirical science of trust in both interpersonal/cross-cultural domains and in complex human-machine/robot interactions,
• Science of influence effects including the psychological and behavioral impact of air power, non-lethal weapons, and cyber,
• Understanding the cognitive and social avenues of influence in different cultural groups, and
• Empirical or theoretical studies to understand and harness the power of social networks/social media.

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Contact Information:
Dr. Joseph Lyons
AFOSR/RSL
Tele: (703) 696-6207
DSN:  426-6207
FAX: (703) 696-7360
Email: joseph.lyons@afosr.af.mil