Narrative, creative – immersive? The immersive potential of right-wing extremist communication in social media
ABSTRACT:
In this blog post, we looked at the immersive effects of social media platforms. In addition to a detailed examination of the question of what exactly immersiveness can mean in this context, we present mechanisms that contribute to the immersiveness of right-wing communication in social media against the background of media and communication science and psychological concepts and theories. Based on these findings, we conclude with recommendations for action aimed at developing preventive and repressive measures against the abusive and anti-democratic use of immersive environments.
- Kero, S. & Schmitt, J.B. (2023). Narrative, creative – immersive? The immersive potential of far-right communication in social media. Immersive Democracy Project