In this episode, Jill interviews Dr. Michael Barnes on his research into online extremism. Michael identifies two different but related paths by which online platforms contribute to the radicalization of individuals and communities: the individual route, and the social route. Lastly, Michael discusses why platforms struggle with moderating and blocking hate speech and other harmful content online.
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To find Michael’s article on online extremism, go here:
https://doi.org/10.5206/fpq/2022.3/4.14295
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