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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2025 · 14 MIN

Viral Politics: How Movements Spread Online

from Viral Minds: The Psychology of Internet Contagion · host RhythmStudio

We analyze how social movements like Black Lives Matter and #MeToo achieved viral momentum and transformed into global phenomena. Through interviews with activists and social media researchers, we examine the role of hashtag activism in modern social movements and how online virality translates into real-world action. The episode also explores how political messages evolve and spread differently from entertainment content. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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We analyze how social movements like Black Lives Matter and #MeToo achieved viral momentum and transformed into global phenomena. Through interviews with activists and social media researchers, we examine the role of hashtag activism in modern...

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