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Lecture

Lorentz Center Lecture: 'Do People Get Radicalized on the Internet?'

Date
Thursday 4 July 2024
Time
Address
Rijksmuseum Boerhaave

In this lecture at Rijksmuseum Boerhaave the common misconception presented in the mainstream media that internet use is a substantial or even the sole force enabler of an individual’s radicalization towards violence will be demystified.

Drawing on empirical evidence from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Isabelle van der Vegt (Utrecht University), Ryan Scrivens (Michigan State University) and Sandy Schumann (University College London) will illustrate that violent radicalization is best conceived as a complex process that unfolds both on- and offline, simultaneously.

They highlight as well that risk factors that pertain to offline experiences are often a stronger driver of radicalization than online activities. In addition, they conclude which online posting behaviors as well as language, which is expressed online, would indeed constitute credible threats.

When: Thursday 4 July 2024, 18.30 -19.30 hrs.
Where: Rijksmuseum Boerhaave
Costs: free with a museum ticket / a student card / Museumcard

Register
You can register using the form on the website of Rijksmuseum Boerhaave

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