Doomscolling Through Fandom to Politics: Unraveling the Digital Influence on Ideologies with Joshua Citarella
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The Fragile Landscape of Online Political Identity
This chapter examines the transient nature of political identities in the digital realm, likening online engagement to fandoms marked by shifting allegiances. It analyzes how the design of social networks contributes to ideological fragmentation and atomization, contrasting these dynamics with traditional forms of community building. The discussion also highlights the evolution of social and political movements within this context, particularly focusing on the manosphere and the future of leftist organizations in changing political climates.
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