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.
Why conspiracy theories can act as radicalization multipliers of far-right ideals
- PhysOrg
- 25. 2 2020 (15:45)