Dr. Kai Unzicker: Senior Project Manager

Dr. Kai Unzicker has dedicated over 20 years to studying the diverse challenges facing social cohesion. Currently, his focus lies on understanding the transformation of democratic discourse due to digitization and the proliferation of mis- and disinformation. He serves as the Co-Leader of the Upgrade Democracy project within the Democracy and Cohesion Program at the Bertelsmann Stiftung. A renowned expert in the area, Kai Unzicker provides commentary on current developments in the media, advises policymakers and administrations, and contributes new insights through empirical research studies. Dr. Kai Unzickers latest publications include “Gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt in Deutschland 2023 (“Social Cohesion in Germany 2023” with K. Boehnke, G. Dragolov, R. Arant, available only in German), “Disconcerted Public (with C. Berger, L. Bernhard, L. Schulz), Conspiracy Mentalities in Times of Crisis (with G. Dragolov, K. Boehnke), and Anders wird gut (Different is Good, with V. Carl, available only in German).