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Accelerationism Research Consortium

@arcglobal.bsky.social
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ARC is dedicated to a collaborative, empirical approach to understanding and addressing the threat of accelerationism to democratic societies.

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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
ARC Fellow Samantha Olson's recently published article helps highlight the complex evaluations that result when neo-fascist accelerationists are inspired by militant Islam. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Complicating Convergence: A Micro-Ethnography of Neo-Fascist Accelerationist Views of Militant Islam on Terrorgram
Over the past two decades, scholars have elucidated the ideological convergence between elements of the far-right and militant Islam. Yet these prior evaluations have focused primarily on shared na...
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
ICDE's analysis have reviewed Westman's materials and share insights on influences behind this attack.
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Institute for Countering Digital Extremism @icde.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
ICDE's Executive Director @mattkriner.bsky.social is testifying for the Crown today in the sentencing hearing for Atomwaffen's "Dark Foreigner." Follow @antihate.ca for updates.
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Want to know why beliefs that sunscreen is bad for you feed into larger conspiracies and misinformation? This article, featuring expert commentary from ARC Fellow @bdaviess.bsky.social, helps explain. beautymatter.com/articles/big...
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From “Clean Beauty” to Extremism: Sunscreen Truthers and Their Conspiracy Theories
The rise of “sunscreen truthers” on social and extremist platforms is fueling dangerous conspiracy theories rooted in chemophobia, pseudoscience, and antisemitism. This deep dive unpacks how clean bea...
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Our newest post from ARC Fellow Samantha Olson explains why accelerationists target law enforcement for violence www.accresearch.org/accreports/s...
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Symbols of the System: Why Accelerationists Target Law Enforcement — ARC
by Samantha Olson Introduction On May 29, 2020, U.S. Air Force sergeant Steven Carrillo murdered Federal Protective Service officer David Patrick Underwood amid the unrest of the George Floyd p...
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Institute for Countering Digital Extremism @icde.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Tonight night on PBS at 10pm ET, check out "The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram," featuring expert analysis from @icde.bsky.social's Executive Director @mattkriner.bsky.social. The episode will also be on PBS' Frontline website and their Youtube channels. www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontli...
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The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram | FRONTLINE
FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate how an online network known as Terrorgram spread extremism and violence.
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
ICYMI ARC has a new home with @icde.bsky.social! We are excited to continue working with our current partners to provide unique insights on digital trends and emerging threats related to militant accelerationism Be sure to sign up for the newsletter on www.counteringextremism.org
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The Institute for Countering Digital Extremism
ICDE is a non-profit think tank and consulting group dedicated to combating violent extremism and advancing counterterrorism strategies in the digital age.
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Matt Kriner @mattkriner.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
📢 I am beyond excited to announce that @amycooter.bsky.social and I have co-founded @icde.bsky.social 📢 ICDE is a non-profit think tank dedicated to combating violent extremism and advancing counterterrorism strategies in the digital age. Follow us and learn more at www.counteringextremism.org
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Institute for Countering Digital Extremism | Every.org
A non-profit think tank dedicated to combating violent extremism and advancing counterterrorism strategies in the digital age.
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
ARC has a permanent home! 🙌 As an initiative of the Institute for Countering Digital Extremism, ARC will contribute to the ICDE mission of countering violent extremism and advancing counterterrorism strategies in the digital age. Be sure to follow @icde.bsky.social and spread the word!
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Excellent work from 3 ARC fellows!
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Matt Kriner @mattkriner.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
I spoke with @davecantor.bsky.social at @vpm.org about the recent indictment of four CVLT leaders, a sextortion group that was the predecessor to 764. Whether its CVLT, 764, Terrorgram Collective or the entity not yet made, accelerationist networks rely on digital spaces to advance their harms.
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Our Executive Director, @mattkriner.bsky.social and Senior Fellow @maargentino.com were featured in a @vpm.org article on 764 predecessor org, CVLT, and the recent federal indictment of four of its leaders. www.vpm.org/news/2025-02...
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Imprisoned neofascist indicted in new child sex abuse case
Kaleb Merritt was previously found guilty of abducting, abusing Henry County minors.
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
From ARC's executive director @mattkriner.bsky.social theconversation.com/musks-inaugu...
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Musk’s inauguration salute is not the only apparent fascist signal from Trump’s administration
This is not the first time that Trump or someone close to him has been accused of sending fascist messages. Nor even is it the first time a prominent Trump supporter has made that gesture.
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
We are happy to co-host @maargentino.com's newest piece, the first in a series examining key manifestos and other materials. The first analyzes publications created by Maniacs Murder Cult (M.K.Y.). www.accresearch.org/accreports/k...
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Knives Among the Shadows: The First Manifestos of the Maniacs Murder Cult Under Yegor Krasnov (Part I) — ARC
by Marc-André Argentino , Ph.D. Introduction Over the past several months, I have collected 25 ideological, or attacker manifestos, or instructional materials from The Com Network and its ad...
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
@arcglobal.bsky.social's mission is quite simple: STOP accelerationist terrorism. Accelerationism originated prior to radical right-wing uptake but has since become nearly synonymous with far-right terrorism. This is why we use "militant" and "neofascist" in our analysis! www.accresearch.org
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
What exactly is militant accelerationism? @mattkriner.bsky.social explains
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
ARC's Managing Director shares helpful information in this thread about Terrorgram and Dark Foreigner--a key figure on the Terrorgram network who is currently on trial in Canada
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Please read ARC's newest piece from @loganmacnair.bsky.social about Schizoposting and its connection to accelerationism and other extremism www.accresearch.org/shortanalysi...
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Eco-Fascism, Accelerationism, and Schizoposting: A Merger of Extremist Aesthetics — ARC
By Dr. Logan Macnair, research associate at Simon Fraser University’s International CyberCrime Research Centre   Introduction There remains a noticeable overlap in the iconography and a...
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Please read ARC's newest piece from @loganmacnair.bsky.social about Schizoposting and its connection to accelerationism and other extremism www.accresearch.org/shortanalysi...
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Eco-Fascism, Accelerationism, and Schizoposting: A Merger of Extremist Aesthetics — ARC
By Dr. Logan Macnair, research associate at Simon Fraser University’s International CyberCrime Research Centre   Introduction There remains a noticeable overlap in the iconography and a...
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
ARC volunteers will continue to analyze extremist threats. As we approach the new year and the challenges it will bring, we are moving toward a new vision and are asking all members to reapply at the below link.
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Join ARC — ARC
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 18/10/2024
Our newest piece, from MA student Sam Olson, explores how three functions of terrorgram fiction foster accelerationist radicalization. Check it out! www.accresearch.org/shortanalysi...
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Roleplaying as the Man of Action: Functions of Short Form Fiction in Terrorgram Publications — ARC
By Samantha Olson, M.A. Candidate in Security Studies at Georgetown University
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 12/09/2024
Our newest piece in the Terrorgram series explains and explores Saints Culture. From @grahammacklin.bsky.social www.accresearch.org/accreports/t...
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Terrorgram: Saints Culture — ARC
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 17/07/2024
Our Terrorgram series continues to explain threats and threat actors on this platform to assist law enforcement and researchers alike. The newest piece from @mirod.bsky.social and Julia Kupper assesses how the community spreads specific propaganda. www.accresearch.org/accreports/t...
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Terrorgram’s Propaganda – An Overview of Publications Designed to Incite Accelerationist Terrorism Attacks — ARC
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 13/06/2024
Our newest piece in the Terrorgram series. @joshuafmolloy.bsky.social analyzes eco-fascism and how it intersects with militant accelerationism www.accresearch.org/accreports/n...
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“Natural” Connection: An Analysis of Eco-fascism on Terrorgram — ARC
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 03/06/2024
We're excited to release the newest piece covering the Accelerationism Events Dataset. Read more about the demographic characteristics of actors within the dataset here: www.accresearch.org/accreports/t...
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The Accelerationist Events Dataset: A Demographic Examination — ARC
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 07/05/2024
We are pleased to roll out the 1st piece in a series on Terrorgram, which will offer strong explainers of the platform, the Collective's actions, and ongoing threats. This piece details the evolution of Terrorgram through present day Stay tuned for future pieces! www.accresearch.org/accreports/t...
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The Three Phases of Terrorgram — ARC
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 10/04/2024
We are thrilled to announce this dashboard, in partnership with @mikeajensen.bsky.social and others at START. It will be a crucial tool for researchers and practitioners who want to visualize and analyze militant accelerationism and its global threats.
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 18/03/2024
Very pleased to share the 2nd piece in our series on the Accelerationism Events Dataset, here www.accresearch.org/reports-1/th...
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The Accelerationism Events Dataset: Tactics, Techniques & Procedures — ARC
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Accelerationism Research Consortium @arcglobal.bsky.social · 25/01/2024
We're excited to host and roll out the first piece on the Accelerationism Events Dataset. This introduction to the project, will, over the next several months, be followed by analyses on the defendants alleged to be responsible for accelerationism-linked felonies www.accresearch.org/reports-1/in...
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Introducing the Accelerationism Events Dataset — ARC
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