Piercarlo Valdesolo

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Piercarlo Valdesolo is a leading researcher in social cognition and moral psychology, whose work explores the psychological foundations of trust, cooperation, and moral judgment. His most-cited research investigates how humans navigate decision-making with non-human agents, notably in the paper "Trust and Cooperation in Human-Robot Decision Making" (2016, 8 citations), which uses game theory to examine whether people extend trust differently to robots versus humans. This work highlights his broader contributions to understanding the mechanisms underlying social trust and cooperation, bridging psychology with emerging technologies. Valdesolo is also known for his studies on moral hypocrisy, emotional influences on moral reasoning, and the role of intuition in ethical decisions. His research has been published in top-tier journals and featured in popular media, reflecting its wide appeal. With a growing citation impact, Valdesolo’s work is essential for students and researchers interested in how humans build trust, cooperate, and make moral choices in increasingly complex social and technological environments.