Marc-André Argentino

Marc-André Argentino, an author and researcher at Public Safety Canada, dives deep into QAnon in this engaging discussion. He describes QAnon as a 'hyper-real religion,' revealing how it evolved through distinct phases and the psychological factors attracting followers. The conversation explores the movement's impact on politics and media, as well as its interplay with digital culture and community dynamics. They also discuss the unsettling transition from harmless fun to extremism within online conspiracy circles and the biblical rhetoric entwined with QAnon beliefs.