Subversion 2.0 : leaderlessness, the Internet, and the fingers of global society /

Why are conspiracy theories, extremist rhetoric, and acts of antagonism by fringe elements of society so much more visible today than in years past? In 'Subversion 2.0', Christopher Whyte makes the case that 'leaderlessness' - characterized by an evolving and uneven feedback loop...

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Main Author:	Whyte, Christopher, 1988- (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Series:	Disruptive technology and international security.
Subjects:	Internet > Social aspects. Subversive activities in mass media. Conspiracy theories. Web 2.0. Internet > Aspect social. Activités subversives dans les médias. Théories du complot. Sociology & anthropology. Media Studies. Electronic books.
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Summary:	Why are conspiracy theories, extremist rhetoric, and acts of antagonism by fringe elements of society so much more visible today than in years past? In 'Subversion 2.0', Christopher Whyte makes the case that 'leaderlessness' - characterized by an evolving and uneven feedback loop linking fringe spaces to mainstream elite rhetoric and popular discourse - has emerged as the default format of subversive activity in the digital age. By examining the uneven feedback loop of leaderlessness, Whyte argues that social Internet platforms act as a vehicle for transmitting and amplifying extreme rhetoric but often fail to moderate extremism in turn.
Physical Description:	1 online resource : illustrations.
Audience:	Specialized.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780197773390 0197773397 9780197773383 0197773389