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The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · 1d

“Whether racism is indeed the driving factor, Israel’s refusal to adopt a more surgical approach in Gaza will inevitably lead to further waves of violence that threaten the safety of Israeli civilians, empower clamors of “genocide,” and undermine peace and stability in the region.”

Jacob Ware @jacobware.bsky.social · 1d

Netanyahu's miscalculation is that a high death toll in Gaza would be acceptable if people were periodically reminded of the #October7thMassacre. Instead, Israel’s relationships with its allies, including the US, face unprecedented strain. irregularwarfare.org/articles/isr...

Israel’s Irregular Warfare Paradox: Reconciling Precision Abroad and a “Killing Field” Next Door

Israel’s irregular warfare paradox shows how surgical operations in Iran and mass violence in Gaza are reshaping its global image and fueling regional instability.

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The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · 10d

Today’s episode of The Social Chemist podcast features a conversation with forensic psychologist and author of “Mass Casualty”, Dr Nathan Brooks, to discuss lone actors and the rise of political assassinations in the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand.

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The Evolution of Lone Actors & Political Violence in the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand w/ Dr Nathan Brooks

Podcast Episode · The Social Chemist · 09/27/2025 · 38m

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The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · 22d

I’m surprised that Luigi Mangione’s terrorism charges were dropped. His actions were intended to change healthcare policies, which is why he selected his target.

@jacobware.bsky.social looks like you were right. 🙌

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New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand

A judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state’s case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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Joe Pierre, MD @psychunseen.bsky.social · 27d

Just gonna leave this—written by me in 2002—right here.

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Does Violent Political Rhetoric Lead to Real Violence?

The more we normalize violent political speech, the more we can expect political violence in our future.

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The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · 27d

In this week’s newsletter, I cover the assassination of Charlie Kirk and how his contribution to U.S. political polarization led to his demise.

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The Cost of Political Extremism in U.S. Discourse

How Charlie Kirk's creation of extremism and polarization led to his demise.

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The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · Sep 5

I am joined by @katherinestewart.bsky.social , journalist and author of “God, Money, Lies: The Movement to Destroy American Democracy,” which examines the finances, strategies, and influential donors funding the far-right anti-democratic movement eroding U.S.

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Inside The Movement To Destroy American Democracy w/ Katherine Stewart

Podcast Episode · The Social Chemist · 09/05/2025 · 38m

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Mike Rothschild @rothschildmd.bsky.social · Jun 24

Is this the first war in history where nobody knows if it's actually happening?

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The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · Jun 23

4/4 Because of this, MAGA influencers have now come out in defense of Trump's actions, but at the cost of exposing their hypocrisy and lack of principles.

Just check out Benny Johnson’s Instagram comments to see what I mean.

The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · Jun 23

3/4 This is most evident regarding Iran. Recall that Trump stated we’d have no new wars under his presidency, yet less than a year into his presidency, we’re on the verge of direct conflict.

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The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · Jun 23

2/4 However, since returning to the office, the MAGA movement has been on defense, and its biggest advocates have been having difficulty defending Trump’s actions.

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The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · Jun 23

1/4 One of the fascinating things about MAGA is that it is a political movement designed to be on the offensive. It’s stronger when the “villains” are in power because it can frame itself as the victim and develop conspiracy theories about why the nation is crumbling.

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The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · Jun 22

1/2 We’ve seen this among white domestic terrorists.

For Neo-Cons, Trump’s strikes on Iran weaken any attack against the U.S., but with how radicalization works when combined with the internet. I fear Iran will modify its counterattack.

The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · Jun 22

1/1 Iran doesn’t have the capability to confront the U.S. head-on in direct conflict, but it does have the power of social media.

Over the last three decades, terrorism has evolved from an organized endeavor to lone wolf terrorism, which the algorithm has accelerated.

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Renee DiResta @noupside.bsky.social · Jun 11

📆1 year ago, "Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality" hit the shelves.

It's about who shapes what we believe: influencers + algorithms + online crowds.

About bespoke realities, fractured publics, and consensus collapse.

A 🧵 w/some updates...

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The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · Jun 10

The far-right is saying the quiet part out loud. They never supported legal immigration. What they are advocating for is a nation that holds White Christians at the top of the hierarchy.

#extremism #losangeles

The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · Jun 9

At this rate, by Thursday, Trump will send the U.S. Air Force and, by Monday, will consider nuking Los Angeles after speaking with Pete Hegseth.

Trump’s objective is to create chaos so he can justify his authoritarian reign.

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Trump deploys Marines to Los Angeles

The troops will not participate in law enforcement activities, two officials said, unless the president chooses to invoke the Insurrection Act.

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The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · Jun 9

There are some interesting points. However, I disagree with Harrison Rosenthal's claim that the far-left and far-right are equally dangerous.

The far-right can obtain the presidency and pardon loyalists.

The far-left is yet to achieve this.

www.kansascity.com/opinion/read...

Left-wing extremism hides behind a mask of social justice | Opinion

It’s easy to denounce white supremacists marching in the streets. But some zealots wrap themselves in the language of human dignity. | Opinion

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The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · Jun 5

On today’s episode, I am joined by @jacobware.bsky.social from @cfr.org to discuss the weaponization of the word terrorism and whether Luigi Mangione’s murder of Brian Thompson meets the criteria for terrorism.

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The State of Terrorism in the U.S. w/ Jacob Ware - The Social Chemist

On today's episode, Jacob Ware from the Council on Foreign Relations returns to discuss the state of U.S. domestic terrorism after the 2024 U.S. Elections. We cover whether the definition of terrorism...

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Joe Pierre, MD @psychunseen.bsky.social · May 27

Op-Ed: When Fringe Conspiracy Theories Become Mainstream Propaganda

What happens when conspiracy theories are the mainstream narrative put forth by those in power? We’re finding that out in real time right now.

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When Fringe Conspiracy Theories Become Mainstream Propaganda

What happens when conspiracy theories are the mainstream narrative put forth by those in power? We’re finding that out now.

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The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · Apr 2

On today episode, I am joined by @amandatylerbjc.bsky.social, the Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty and Christian Against Christian Nationalism. We cover her new book, How to End Christian Nationalism.

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Christian Nationalism Under Trump's Second Term w/ Amanda Tyler

Podcast Episode · The Social Chemist · 04/02/2025 · 44m

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The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · Mar 26

On today’s episode, @psychunseen.bsky.social joins me to discuss his book False: How Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated Reasoning Make Us Believe Things That Aren’t True.

A great conversation about the psychology of disinformation and conspiracism.

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The Psychology of Disinformation and Conspiracy Theories w/ Dr. Joseph Pierre

Podcast Episode · The Social Chemist · 03/26/2025 · 48m

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The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · Mar 6

1/5 I wouldn’t be surprised if he labels BLM supporters terrorists in the future, just like how pro-Palestine supporters are being given that label by the GOP.

The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · Mar 6

1/4 I suspect Trump’s loose definition of terrorism will expand to those he perceives as his political enemies. Rendering the term meaningless during his presidency.

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The Social Chemist @thesocialchemist.bsky.social · Mar 6

1/3 Terrorism is violence motivated by a social or political agenda. MS-13 falls short of this definition since their motives are profit base, not ideologically base.

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