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Eksperyment i refleksja - droga naukowa Dariusza Dolińskiego
The chapter presents the scientific achievements of Dariusz Dolinski, a prominent and internationally recognized social psychologist from Poland, known for his experimental research approach and diverse interests. The authors highlight his contributions to the fields of social influence, advertising, defensive behaviors, and psychological education. Dolinski’s works, including Psychology of Social Influence, Obedient to the Point of Pain, and Defensive Orientation, have significantly enhanced the understanding of human behavior and motivation. His experimental approach, often conducted in real-world settings, allows for the exploration of the mechanisms underlying behaviors such as compliance, obedience, and self-esteem defense. The article emphasizes Dolinski's ethical research approach and his commitment to balancing scientific rigor with social responsibility. His work enriches psychological knowledge and encourages deeper contemplation of the human condition in the modern world.Otwarty dostępMonografieMonograph Chapter - 2024-09-01
Poland: Legal Response to Covid-19
As of December 2023, Poland has reported 6,590,705 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 119,886 deaths. The pandemic unfolded in multiple waves, with significant spikes in infections and deaths occurring during the autumn of 2020 and winter of 2021, as well as subsequent surges linked to the Delta and Omicron variants. Poland’s healthcare system, while relatively well-developed, experienced periods of significant strain, particularly during the peaks of infection when hospital capacities were overwhelmed and shortages of medical staff and equipment were reported. The government’s public health response evolved over time, initially focusing on lockdowns and restrictions, later transitioning to mass vaccination campaigns, with varying degrees of compliance and public support. The Covid-19 pandemic occurred in Poland at a time when the country was already experiencing concerns related to the rule of law and trends in governance. In response to the pandemic, the Government opted not to declare a constitutional state of emergency (stan nadzwyczajny), but instead chose to manage the situation through existing legal frameworks, supplemented by new legislation. Observers have noted that the pandemic revealed significant challenges in state preparedness, with some laws reportedly being passed hastily and questions raised about the Government’s use of extraordinary powers. Critics have argued that certain rights and freedoms were restricted during the pandemic, at times exceeding the limits set by law, and that some policies, particularly those affecting women’s rights, led to significant societal debate. Furthermore, concerns have been raised regarding the lack of accountability for potential misuse of public funds, as well as the transparency and consistency of certain policies. Public opinion was also influenced by populist sentiments, including the anti-vaccination movement.Otwarty dostępMonografieMonograph Chapter - 2025-12-17Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Generative AI in supporting interdisciplinary & participatory design education: Applications and Implications
The dynamic development of generative arti;cial intelligence (Gen-AI), especially large language models (LLMs), introduces new opportunities and challenges for design education. This paper explores the potential role of Gen-AI as a simulation-based tool that supports interdisciplinary and participatory learning environments. In particular, it focuses on how Gen-AI can facilitate the development of co-design competencies by simulating stakeholder interactions, enabling students to engage in context-rich, multi-perspective design processes. Through a critical review of the literature and a speculative pedagogical framework, the study outlines a conceptual model for integrating Gen-AI into design curricula. It identi;es three dimensions of design education- tools and technologies, socio-cultural context, and methodological reasoning and examines the ways in which Gen-AI may enhance or challenge each of them. While acknowledging the cognitive, ethical, and institutional limitations of AI-assisted learning, the paper argues that generative tools, if methodically implemented, may expand access to complex design scenarios and support the formation of re2ective, adaptive, and socially aware designers.Otwarty dostępMonografieMonograph Chapter - 2025-12-02
Poland’s opposition politics: resisting the populist swing
This chapter investigates the role of the parliamentary opposition in Poland, with a particular focus on the rise of populism following the Law and Justice Party's (PiS) ascension to power in 2015. First, we examine the changing strategies adopted by opposition parties in a political climate increasingly deviating from democratic norms and values, especially regarding judicial independence, the rule of law, and political pluralism. Further, interpreting the concept of political opposition very broadly beyond political parties with parliamentary representation (Richardson, 2000, see also Baturo, O’Malley and Cavatorta in this volume), we analyse the impact of extraparliamentary parties, the informal opposition from civil society, independent judiciary and media, and the rule of law safeguards implemented by the European Union. In this manner, we showcase why Poland, despite eight years of the government's anti-democratic actions, has managed to retain the last bulwarks of democratic resilience, including a partially independent judiciary and regulatory public institutions, free media, and strong opposition, and, finally, to remove the populist party from power in the breakthrough 2023 parliamentary elections.Otwarty dostępMonografieMonograph Chapter