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The Social Chemist
A podcast that looks into the psychosocial elements that contribute to conspiracy theories and political extremism. Hosted by social worker and conspiracy theory researcher Nelson Perez.
The Social Chemist
A Psychological Assessment of QAnon & It's Comparison to Addiction w/ Sophia Moskalenko
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In today's episode, Dr. Sophia Moskalenko joins me in the program to discuss the various factors that contributed to the insurrection on January 6 and how exposure to conspiracy theories can lead believers and non-believers to engage in political violence. We also cover the topic of how to label Q movement and whether a comparison between QAnon and addiction can be made with the current studies on the subject.
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Sophia Moskalenko Literature Review / NBC Article
(PDF) Mere exposure to conspiracy theories: effects on radical intentions among believers and nonbelievers (researchgate.net)
Why QAnon followers are like opioid addicts, and why that matters (nbcnews.com)
Sophia Moskalenko Books
- Pastels and Pedophiles: Inside the Mind of QAnon: Bloom, Mia, Moskalenko, Sophia: 9781503630291: Amazon.com: Books
- Amazon.com: Friction: How Radicalization Happens to Them and Us: 9780199747436: McCauley, Clark, Moskalenko, Sophia: Books
- Radicalization to Terrorism: What Everyone Needs to Know®: Moskalenko, Sophia, McCauley, Clark: 9780190862589: Amazon.com: Books
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