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Who we are
We are researchers from many disciplines collaborating with a common vision and goal: a world free from extremist hate groups.
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What we do
We study how extremism originates and circulates, how it shapes extremist views and fosters polarization in society, and how it provokes harmful and illegal acts, with a focus on its effects on minoritized and marginalized groups in society. We partner with stakeholders — ranging from victimized communities and advocacy groups to technology companies and policymakers — to better understand underlying issues and design intervention tools.
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Who we are
We are researchers from many disciplines collaborating with a common vision and goal: a world free from extremist hate groups.
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What we do
We study how extremism originates and circulates, how it shapes extremist views and fosters polarization in society, and how it provokes harmful and illegal acts, with a focus on its effects on minoritized and marginalized groups in society. We partner with stakeholders — ranging from victimized communities and advocacy groups to technology companies and policymakers — to better understand underlying issues and design intervention tools.
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Who we are
We are researchers from many disciplines collaborating with a common vision and goal: a world free from extremist hate groups.
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What we do
We study how extremism originates and circulates, how it shapes extremist views and fosters polarization in society, and how it provokes harmful and illegal acts, with a focus on its effects on minoritized and marginalized groups in society. We partner with stakeholders — ranging from victimized communities and advocacy groups to technology companies and policymakers — to better understand underlying issues and design intervention tools.