Panic World BONUS: The new age of terror
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Sep 8, 2025 The podcast delves into the aftermath of a tragic school shooting in Minneapolis, examining the impact on victims and the shooter’s connections to extremist groups. The hosts discuss the evolution of journalism in covering such crises, contrasting past practices with today's social media effects. They explore the radicalization of youth and the role of online cultures in fostering violence. Lastly, the conversation critiques societal failures and the absence of adult guidance in navigating digital landscapes.
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Extremist Networks Leave Deliberate Clues
- The shooter left deliberate artifacts (videos, manifesto, symbols) that point to extremist networks and dogwhistles like O9A and 764.
- These artifacts show how online subcultures supply templates and meaning even when the manifesto itself is incoherent.
Nonsense Manifestos Mask Accelerationism
- Many manifestos are incoherent mashups of opposing ideologies but still function as accelerationist calls for violence.
- Accelerationist networks create foot soldiers whose personal chaos serves broader extremist aims.
Shootings As A Media Format
- Young people treat mass-casualty events as media formats and remix previous attacks like memes.
- That shift makes radical content more transmissible and ritualized among Gen Z participants.
