QAnon Conspiracy Theory: Examining its Evolution and Mechanisms of Radicalization
This report demonstrates the overarching need for additional exploration and intervention of conspiracy-based radicalization as the QAnon conspiracy theory continues to grow. Strong pillars of belief among the QAnon movement, coupled with the spread of disinformation online, has exacerbated the fami...
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doaj-a7d834d1de174eaabb06a688f2d9755d2021-04-07T14:41:58ZdeuDaniel KoehlerJournal for Deradicalization2363-98492363-98492021-03-01Spring 202126152216QAnon Conspiracy Theory: Examining its Evolution and Mechanisms of RadicalizationAmanda Garry0Samantha Walther1Rukaya Rukaya2Ayan Mohammed3American Counterterrorism Targeting and Resilience InstituteAmerican Counterterrorism Targeting and Resilience InstituteAmerican Counterterrorism Targeting and Resilience InstituteAmerican Counterterrorism Targeting and Resilience InstituteThis report demonstrates the overarching need for additional exploration and intervention of conspiracy-based radicalization as the QAnon conspiracy theory continues to grow. Strong pillars of belief among the QAnon movement, coupled with the spread of disinformation online, has exacerbated the familiarity and willingness to accept the rhetoric within mainstream media and culture. This report examines the evolution, ideologies, and paradigms associated with supporters of QAnon to better understand the most influential mechanisms of modern conspiracy-based radicalization. Utilizing a France-based digital disinformation platform known as Storyzy, the authors hypothesize that disinformation campaigns, coupled with the Internet and social media, has greatly enabled the unprecedented global effect of QAnon. The authors explored the potential of several survey methods to seek insights from QAnon followers on Gab and Telegram. Additionally, the authors discerned various implications of QAnon in regard to the limitations placed upon P/CVE efforts.https://journals.sfu.ca/jd/index.php/jd/article/view/437qanonconspiracy theoryconspiracy based radicalizationright wing extremismsocial mediadisinformationtelegramgab |
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Amanda Garry Samantha Walther Rukaya Rukaya Ayan Mohammed QAnon Conspiracy Theory: Examining its Evolution and Mechanisms of Radicalization Journal for Deradicalization qanon conspiracy theory conspiracy based radicalization right wing extremism social media disinformation telegram gab |
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Amanda Garry Samantha Walther Rukaya Rukaya Ayan Mohammed |
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QAnon Conspiracy Theory: Examining its Evolution and Mechanisms of Radicalization |
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QAnon Conspiracy Theory: Examining its Evolution and Mechanisms of Radicalization |
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QAnon Conspiracy Theory: Examining its Evolution and Mechanisms of Radicalization |
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QAnon Conspiracy Theory: Examining its Evolution and Mechanisms of Radicalization |
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QAnon Conspiracy Theory: Examining its Evolution and Mechanisms of Radicalization |
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qanon conspiracy theory: examining its evolution and mechanisms of radicalization |
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Daniel Koehler |
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Journal for Deradicalization |
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2363-9849 2363-9849 |
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2021-03-01 |
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This report demonstrates the overarching need for additional exploration and intervention of conspiracy-based radicalization as the QAnon conspiracy theory continues to grow. Strong pillars of belief among the QAnon movement, coupled with the spread of disinformation online, has exacerbated the familiarity and willingness to accept the rhetoric within mainstream media and culture. This report examines the evolution, ideologies, and paradigms associated with supporters of QAnon to better understand the most influential mechanisms of modern conspiracy-based radicalization. Utilizing a France-based digital disinformation platform known as Storyzy, the authors hypothesize that disinformation campaigns, coupled with the Internet and social media, has greatly enabled the unprecedented global effect of QAnon. The authors explored the potential of several survey methods to seek insights from QAnon followers on Gab and Telegram. Additionally, the authors discerned various implications of QAnon in regard to the limitations placed upon P/CVE efforts. |
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qanon conspiracy theory conspiracy based radicalization right wing extremism social media disinformation telegram gab |
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