Dr. Joan Donovan on the concept of a 'lone wolf' attacker in the digital age: While we often think about those who commit mass violence as acting individually, we must reckon with the fact that these extremists are never alone online. - NBCNewsTHINK
While intent is difficult to assign when the person leaves no writing behind, the presence of writings often factors heavily into the type and length of coverage. Posting screeds online or having a social media presence increases the long-tail of an attacker’s crime. Posting a statement also allows an attacker to control the public conversation and set the media agenda.
The internet allows the shooters in Christchurch, Poway, and El Paso an unmediated connection to the press and public alike — as well as to each other. The direct link between white supremacists and those they are seeking attention from is both a social and a technical problem. The same technology that brings together fans of metal music or fantasy football is also used by white supremacists. Within the online worlds of white supremacists, there is dissent and discussion, but ultimately users return to these message boards because they enjoy debating about ideology and how their movement should progress.
My point here isn’t that we must get rid of message boards, because that is impossible. Rather, we need to be aware of how technology can be used to bring together these disparate individuals and unite in a common cause.
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