Jan. 6 was an example of networked incitement − a media and disinformation expert explains the danger of political violence orchestrated over social media

Social media allows a political leader to direct the behavior of political movements, including engaging in violence and insurrection.

Joan Donovan, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media Studies, Boston University • conversation
Jan. 5, 2024 • ~8 min

How we uncovered the shared personality profile of violent extremists

People who lack modesty and have few negative emotions are more likely to back violent actions for a cause.

Joanna Lindström, PhD Researcher in Psychology, Stockholm University • conversation
Sept. 11, 2023 • ~7 min

Social media algorithms warp how people learn from each other, research shows

Social media companies’ drive to keep you on their platforms clashes with how people evolved to learn from each other. One result is more conflict and misinformation.

William Brady, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations, Northwestern University • conversation
Aug. 21, 2023 • ~5 min

The metaverse offers a future full of potential – for terrorists and extremists, too

People may think of the metaverse as virtual, but the harm terrorists and extremists could do is very real.

Sam Hunter, Professor of Psychology, University of Nebraska Omaha • conversation
Jan. 7, 2022 • ~9 min

Far-right groups move to messaging apps as tech companies crack down on extremist social media

Encrypted messaging services like Telegram provide virtual dark corners where far-right extremists can recruit, organize and plan unhindered.

Kevin Grisham, Professor of Global Studies, California State University San Bernardino • conversation
Jan. 22, 2021 • ~8 min

Big Tech's rejection of Parler shuts down a site favored by Trump supporters – and used by participants in the US Capitol insurrection

Millions of supporters of Donald Trump flocked to the far-right social media platform, where hate speech and calls for violence thrive. The US Capitol insurrection could be the platform's undoing.

Alex Newhouse, Research Lead, Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism, Middlebury Institute of International Studies • conversation
Jan. 12, 2021 • ~12 min

Parler is bringing together mainstream conservatives, anti-Semites and white supremacists as the social media platform attracts millions of Trump supporters

Millions of supporters of Donald Trump have flocked to the far-right social media platform Parler, where heat speech thrives.

Alex Newhouse, Research Lead, Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism, Middlebury Institute of International Studies • conversation
Nov. 27, 2020 • ~11 min

Coronavirus and conspiracies: how the far right is exploiting the pandemic

Extremists are playing on people's health fears to normalise their views.

Blyth Crawford, PhD Candidate, Department of War Studies, King's College London • conversation
Sept. 15, 2020 • ~7 min

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