The Online and the ‘Real World’ (Policyinstitute.net)
I have made it clear in a number of comments that I see a prevalence of ‘analog bias’ in analyses about online hate and extremism. The...Why I Post Against Extremism and Hate
Today, I thought back, reminiscing over what prompted me to issue posts against extremism and hate on LinkedIn. I still recall quite vividly that when I...Policyinstitute.net and its Status as an NGO
Dear Network, Recently, I was pointed to an essential matter: what is the legal status of Policyinstitute.net? I had never called into question that I have founded,...Violent Extremism and Public Health
Would it be helpful if more health professionals were involved in countering violent extremism? Yes. But it depends on the degree of involvement. For one, there...The Internet as a Co-Determinant of Violent Extremism (Policyinstitute.net)
New studies show that more cases of radicalization occur through the use and consumption of social media and of internet content. At the same time, there...Processual or Static: ‘Radicalisation’ as Opposed to ‘Radicalism’
Some people, contrary to others – in whose case it will be possible to reach a level of re-socialization -, are radicalized to a degree that...A note on the article ‘New Models for Deploying Counterspeech: Measuring Behavioral Change and Sentiment Analysis’
There have long been discussions in academic and practitioner circles, at times with conservatives and progressives holding opposite opinions, on whether counter narratives directed at persons...Kevin Vallier: trust tends to be constant when social settings are stable
In a recent podcast, Kevin Vallier spoke about the development of social trust and the performance of trustworthy institutions. The degree of trust is generally high...Extremism, Hate Speech, and Terrorism
How to understand terrorism as opposed to other forms of extremism? Extremism is an overarching phenomenon. It comprises violent extremism, also known as terrorism, but also...Hate Speech Laws and Social Media Companies
The German government cabinet has passed a tougher stance against hate speech. What makes sense about the legal project, in Germany and elswhere, is to hold...Recent Posts
Two Weeks in P/CVE: Free Resources on Countering Extremism and Hate, April 2024 (I/II)
Browse and read from a list of the 200 most popular LinkedIn resources dealing with soft counter-extremism and countering hate speech, as posted by Thorsten…
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Two Weeks in P/CVE: Free Resources on Countering Extremism and Hate, March 2024 (II/II)
Browse and read from a list of the 155 most popular LinkedIn resources dealing with soft counter-extremism and countering hate speech, as posted by Thorsten…
Two Weeks in P/CVE: Free Resources on Countering Extremism and Hate, March 2024 (I/II)
Browse and read from a list of the 195 most popular LinkedIn resources dealing with soft counter-extremism and countering hate speech, as posted by Thorsten…
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Two Weeks in P/CVE: Free Resources on Countering Extremism and Hate, February 2024 (II/II)
Browse and read from a list of the 198 most popular LinkedIn resources dealing with soft counter-extremism and countering hate speech, as posted by Thorsten…
Inclusion of Theory Documents about Dis-/Misinformation
Dear Network, As of today, the posts which I file on LinkedIn will include theoretical texts and resources on mis-/disinformation. The to-be-included documents – which…
How To Access Posts With Links To The Best Free Resources On P/CVE And Against Hate
Dear Network, Since mid-2017, I have shared many thousands of posts containing links to free articles, other documents, as well as recordings against violent extremism…
2 Weeks in P/CVE: Free Resources on Countering Extremism and Hate, February 2024 (I/II)
Browse and read from a list of the 180 most popular LinkedIn resources dealing with counter-extremism and countering hate speech, as posted by Thorsten Koch,…
Free Resources on Countering Extremism and Hate Speech, January 2024 (II/II)
Browse and read from a list of the 130 most popular LinkedIn resources that deal with counter-extremism and countering hate speech, as posted by Thorsten…