Why conspiracy theories can act as radicalization multipliers of far-right ideals
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 09:50
in Psychology & Sociology
Conspiracy theories have been crucial in the radicalization process of the perpetrator of the Hanau-attack in Germany. Terje Emberland suggests that they were not only important on a political level but also, and perhaps most importantly, on a personal level—as they can help explain why individuals decide to engage in political violence.