Trust on the BRICS Scale as in the Case of Brazil

The paper presents historical, political, legal and economic facts taken from open sources that have formed the specifics of the political mentality and public consciousness in Brazil. They have an impact on the established community of factors affecting trust in this country. Brazil is a BRICS member with high economic growth potential, on the one hand, and cultural and business characteristics, on the other, which makes this state attractive for research. The author comprehensively approaches the issue of trust, considering the trust of the electorate in the first person, the level of implementation of artificial intelligence and trust in Brazilian society, the influence of the media on the perception of other states and trust in them. The relationship of trust — economy — culture is being analyzed. It is noted that the level of education of the population raises the level of trust in society. There is a struggle for scientific and technological progress between the leading economic powers. The use of soft and smart power as a tool of influence or a weapon of mass influence is considered. The prerequisites for the accumulation of trust potential as a necessary element of economic growth are analyzed.

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