Dr Keighley Perkins

@perkinskeighley.bsky.social

4 months ago

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The reactionary right is frequently characterised as emotional or irrational.

These pejorative framings can strengthen reactionary mobilisation by confirming their sense of marginalisation & epistemic superiority.

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Dr Keighley Perkins

@perkinskeighley.bsky.social

4 months ago

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Findings from the Everyday Misinformation Project reveal that a significant cohort in this space presents themselves as innately sceptical, critically minded & savvy information seekers.

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