360/OPEN SUMMIT: THE WORLD IN MOTION - RADICALIZATION: FROM CONSPIRACY THEORIES TO VIOLENT EXTREMISM - How do social media users become enmeshed in conspiracy theories? In what circumstances do these conspiracy theories lead to further radicalization and, eventually, acts of violence? In this fireside chat, speakers will discuss how extremist communities operate in digital spaces and utilize online networks to target vulnerable new recruits.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 06/23/2021
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