Social media used to spread ISIS ideology from "summary" of Black Flags by Joby Warrick
The digital age has transformed the way ideologies are spread across the globe. Social media platforms have become powerful tools for groups like ISIS to disseminate their beliefs and recruit new members. Through the use of slickly produced videos and propaganda, ISIS was able to reach a vast audience of disaffected individuals looking for purpose and belonging. By leveraging the reach and anonymity of the internet, ISIS was able to target vulnerable individuals who may not have been exposed to their ideology otherwise. The speed and ease with which information can be shared on social media allowed ISIS to quickly expand their influence and attract followers from all corners of the world. The use of social media also allowed ISIS to bypass traditional gatekeepers of information, such as governments and media outlets. This gave them a direct line to their audience, allowing them to shape the narrative and control the messaging. By presenting a distorted and romanticized ve...
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