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Interview with Julia Ebner: Extremist Networks & Radicalisation

Decoding the Gurus

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The Psychological Purposes of Conspiracy Myths

The chapter discusses the psychological purposes behind conspiracy myths and their impact on individuals. It explores how understanding these purposes can help bring people out of extremist communities. The speaker differentiates between different types of conspiracy myths, highlighting that while some are crazy and nuts, others like the great replacement theory and QAnon are more dangerous due to the targeting and demonizing of outgroups.

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