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Piero Stanig is a political scientist whose research sits at the compelling intersection of technological change, labor market disruption, and electoral politics. His most influential work examines how the rise of industrial automation — particularly the adoption of robots in manufacturing — shapes the political behavior of workers and communities across Western Europe. Stanig's landmark 2021 study, "Individual Vulnerability to Industrial Robot Adoption Increases Support for the Radical Right," has garnered over 114 citations and offers a nuanced micro-level analysis of how automation anxiety fuels support for populist and radical-right parties across 13 countries between 1999 and 2015. This finding speaks directly to one of the most pressing puzzles in contemporary comparative politics: what drives the surge in support for anti-establishment movements? His complementary research program, represented by multiple versions of "We Were the Robots," further cements his reputation as a leading voice on automation and voting behavior, collectively accumulating over 150 additional citations. Stanig's work has meaningfully advanced scholarly understanding of how economic insecurity generated by technological transformation translates into political radicalization, making his research essential reading for anyone studying populism, inequality, or the future of democratic politics.