We have suspected it, and here is the data. It’s not misinformation what the „experts“ fight against, it’s information and data that challenge their left world view. Facts and data are the biggest enemy of the left ideology as they disturb their narratives. Anyone surprised? pic.twitter.com/E6aunFPwWn
— Michael A. Arouet (@MichaelAArouet) September 16, 2025
1) The research was conducted by Sacha Altay (University of Zurich) and co-authors from various institutions, published in the Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review.
2) Methodology: Surveyed 150 academic experts selected via Google Scholar for those with multiple publications on misinformation/fake news (2018-2022). Political orientation self-reported on a 7-point scale from very left-wing to very right-wing. Response rate ~20%.
A ~20% response rate (based on recruitment estimates) does introduce potential non-response bias, as non-respondents might differ in views or demographics. The study mitigated this via diverse sourcing (Google Scholar, conferences, snowballing). For sample size, 150 is reasonable for a specialized field like misinformation research, per survey guidelines, though the authors note it’s skewed toward Global North experts. The results indeed show a left-leaning skew: 0 very/fairly right-wing, 7 slightly right, vs. 126 left/center.
-Grok