The Lawfare Podcast
‘God, Guns, and Sedition’ with Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware
Feb 13, 2024
Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware discuss their book on far-right terrorism, covering topics such as the historical trajectory of extremist violence, the influence of Donald Trump, and the threat of far-right terrorism in the 2024 election. They also explore accelerationism and its role in promoting violent revolution, the use of technology for radicalization and recruitment, the impact of social media on far-right terrorism, and the need for unity and open-mindedness to counter these threats.
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- Immediate actions to strengthen regulations include enacting domestic terrorism legislation and reforming Section 230 to hold social media platforms accountable.
- Efforts should focus on rebuilding civil society, strengthening resilience, and promoting civic education to challenge hatred and intolerance.
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Immediate actions to strengthen the regulatory environment include enacting domestic terrorism legislation to ensure equity in sentencing and deter recidivism, and reforming Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to hold social media platforms more accountable. Additionally, efforts to improve digital and media literacy should be intensified to help people distinguish reliable sources of information. Extending broadband access throughout the country is also crucial to combat misinformation.
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