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Bonus Episode: After New Zealand - The Spread of Extremism in the Digital Age
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Bonus Episode: After New Zealand - The Spread of Extremism in the Digital Age

In the aftermath of the New Zealand mosque attacks, we explore the psychological factors that cause a person to commit heinous acts of mass violence, technology’s role in spreading extremist propaganda and what governments and communities can do to...

Speaking of Psychology · American Psychological Association

March 21, 201934m 32s

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Show Notes

In the aftermath of the New Zealand mosque attacks, we explore the psychological factors that cause a person to commit heinous acts of mass violence, technology’s role in spreading extremist propaganda and what governments and communities can do to prevent terrorism. The guest for this episode is Arie W. Kruglanski, PhD, an APA fellow and distinguished university professor in psychology at the University of Maryland, who is an expert on terrorism, radicalization and deradicalization.

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