Latest / The Next Best with Marcel Dirsus
#20 Julia Ebner: Inside the Minds of Extremists
In this live episode recorded in Berlin, Marcel Dirsus sits down with researcher and author Julia Ebner to explore the psychology of extremism, conspiracy theories, and online radicalization. From QAnon and neo-Nazi networks to AI-driven propaganda and the gamification of hate, they unpack how fringe movements recruit followers, spread across borders, and increasingly shape mainstream politics.
Julia shares insights from years spent researching extremist communities — including undercover investigations into online hate groups and radical movements — and explains why ordinary people can…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.