In episode one of our Domestic Radicalization season, Just Science sat down with Neal Parsons, Senior Research Scientist at RTI International, to discuss the growing threat of drone use and how the American criminal justice system is responding. Most people think of drones as a benign hobby or a tool to take aerial photos and videos, however, recent research reveals that drones are increasingly being used for malicious purposes. Drones are easily accessible to the masses and can be used to transport contraband, violate privacy, and even drop explosives. Listen along as Neal describes what exactly a drone is, the many ways that drones are being used to commit crimes, and evolving strategies for the detection, regulation, and mitigation of drone threats. This episode is funded by RTI International’s Justice Practice Area.

Just Drones as a Growing Threat

Just Drones As A Growing Threat

Ninth conference in the Aula Árabe Universitaria 5 series will be given in Madrid by Salma Jamoussi, a researcher and associate professor at the University of Sfax.

Social media are a reflection of our society today. In them we find communities and organizations, as well as relationships between users and the media. Social media are, in short, a place for sharing in which users can express themselves and voice their opinions and feelings. Because of this sharing of information, artificial intelligence has come closer than ever to humans. Researchers and scientists are able to capture human emotions, understand complex psychological processes and monitor them, and understand how collective and individual opinions are formed. At present, artificial intelligence algorithms can help us detect, analyze and predict opinions, emotions, intentions and behaviors. 

However, social networks may also be used for other purposes. They are considered a powerful weapon for propaganda, which many extremists have already used to spread their ideologies, mostly among young people and teenagers. Artificial intelligence also plays an important role in dealing with this, as well, by profiling extremist users, tracking their radicalization processes, detecting the existence of their communities and studying the nature of the conversations they take part in. These are some of the areas of greatest interest to researchers today. 

This conference by Salma Jamoussi, an associate professor at the University of Sfax and a specialist in artificial intelligence, data science and machine learning, will attempt to cast some light on this field of work and highlight the important contribution made by ificial intelligence to fight extremism, radicalization and violence. 

It will include participation by Ana Planet, a professor of Arab and Islamic Studies and Vice Dean of Postgraduate Studies at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), who will be presenting the speaker and the session, as part of the Master’s degree programs at that university, Carola García Calvo, a lecturer on the subject of International Terrorism in the bachelor’s degree program in International Relations at the URJC and Senior Analyst at the Violent Radicalization and Global Terrorism Program at the Real Instituto Elcano, and José Luis Ledesma, coordinator of the UCM-Sciences Po Toulouse Dual International Degree, who will be both providing an initial reaction to/commentary on the lecture, in representation of the UCM and URJC degree programs, before the debate is opened up to the students and public. Moderating the session will be Olivia Orozco, Casa Árabe’s Training and Economics Coordinator.

Salma Jamoussi 
Salma Jamoussi is a researcher and associate professor at the University of Sfax, Tunisia. With a PhD from the University of Lorraine, France, she is a specialist in artificial intelligence, data science and machine learning. After her engineering studies, she specialized in the field of artificial intelligence at the National School of Computer Sciences in Tunis. She is also a member of the MIRACL research laboratory (Multimedia, Information Systems and Advanced Computing Laboratory). 

One of her current areas of interest is Natural Language Processing (NLP), which she intends to apply to the detection of behavior patterns and emotions. One of her intentions is to use this tool to detect mental health issues, in order to determine customized forms of intervention. At a personal level, one aspect she considers to be important is inclusiveness of more women in the fields of research and technology.

Further information: https://en.casaarabe.es/event/artificial-inteligencie-social-media-and-radicalisation

AAU 5.9: Artificial Inteligencie, social media and radicalisation

In episode two of our Domestic Radicalization season, Just Science sat down with Dr. Matthew DeMichele, Director of the Center for Criminal Legal Systems Research at RTI International, to discuss his research focused on former members of white supremacist groups. Domestic Violent Extremists use violence to further their social or political goals, and thereby pose a significant threat to the American public. To better understand these groups, Dr. DeMichele’s research examines the factors associated with individual vulnerability to radicalization. Listen along as Dr. DeMichele describes important research practices for working with former extremists, findings about how and why radicalization occurs, and the future of de-radicalizing individuals from extremist groups. This episode is funded by RTI International’s Justice Practice Area. Some content in this podcast may be considered sensitive and may evoke emotional responses or may not be appropriate for younger audiences.

Just Research On Radicalization And White Supremacy

Der Terrorismus­experte Ahmed Ajil untersucht seit vielen Jahren, warum Tausende junge Männer ihre europäische Heimat verliessen, um sich kämpfenden Gruppierungen in Syrien und im Irak anzuschliessen. In diesem Beitrag erläutert er die Funktionsweise der Anti-Terror-Massnahmen seit 9/11.

Zum Artikel: https://www.republik.ch/2024/09/10/schweizer-antiterror-teil-1
Zur Webseite: https://ahmed.ajil.ch

Der Schweizer Anti-Terror Kampf Teil 1 (Republik)

NotebookLM summarizing key point of Ken Klippenstein article:
https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/post-luigi-the-extremist-threat-is

NYPD Report on Mangione and Anti-Corporate Sentiment

What a wild first few days it’s been.

Trump’s second term began with his best bud and right hand man extending that hand in a full on H!tler salute. Twice.

Some of the voices rushing to defend Elon’s gesture, have also been some of those most active in weaponizing accusations of antisemitism against leftists who protested Israel’s genocide.

In the most bizarre way, this moment has show how little some Israel supporters care about actual antisemitism. Join me for an in-depth look at the contradictions and excuses we’ve been seeing in the past few days.

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Ep 91 -  Israel Supporters rush to Defend H*tler Salute

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In this episode of the Ain't Shit Show, the hosts delve into various themes surrounding school shootings, internet culture, and the allure of manifestos. They reflect on the societal implications of school shootings, share personal insights into the mindset of potential shooters, and discuss the impact of internet habits on youth radicalization. The conversation also touches on the nature of online personalities and the dangers of consuming content from extremist sources. In this conversation, the speakers delve into various themes including emotional control, the impact of language on gender perception, the evolution of podcasting, and the dangers of rating women. They discuss the economic realities faced by the working class, the importance of ownership and community engagement, and skepticism towards data and economic narratives. The conversation highlights the struggles of individuals in a materialistic society and the role of media in shaping perceptions. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various themes including the podcasting landscape, critiques of modern masculinity, the concept of honor, the nature of truth, and the prevalence of scams in society. They explore how personal experiences shape their views on masculinity and honor, while also discussing the complexities of truth in a world filled with misinformation. The conversation culminates in a humorous take on scams and the human tendency to believe in the unbelievable.

A.S.S. 226: All My Homies Got A Code

The New Discourses Podcast with James Lindsay, Ep. 158

Enough is enough. While there is much need for purposed action around the world to set our countries to right, we are rapidly realizing we've had enough radicalism. But radicalism, often in answer to radicalism, is still rapidly on the rise. These facts raise an important question: What is the road away from radicalization? How do we deradicalize generations? An answer can be found in the religious spirit cultivated by the Christian and Jewish faiths, whether one is religious or not. In this episode of the New Discourses Podcast, host James Lindsay reads from the latter part of Melita Maschmann's eye-opening book, An Account Rendered: A Dossier on My Former Self (https://amzn.to/3EBi7JD) in which she recounts the series of encounters with three Christians and a Jew that ultimately spurred and then finished her "inner break from National Socialism." Join him to hear about the unbelievable power of patient, unforgetting forgiveness and the accountability it carries with it.

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The Road Away from Radicalization

Why are so many young men becoming radicalized online? Rob Henderson, Carolyn Gorman, and Isabella Redjai examine the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and the radicalization of his alleged killer, Tyler Robinson. They explore how social media and college campuses influence political beliefs and discuss the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The conversation also addresses the normalization of violence and the blurred line between mental illness and political extremism, and what these disturbing trends might signal for the future.

Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Assassin and the Radicalization of Young Men

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