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The Origins of the Alt-Right's Weird Obsession with an Ancient Egyptian God
51:11 - 57:52 (06:40)
The internet joke of worshipping Kek, an ancient Egyptian god, eventually evolved to some taking it seriously and being led into fascist groups, like Adam Waffen and The Base. The term Keckism was used as a way to make fun of members of minority groups by pretending to be members of a victimized religion, but for some, it became a belief system that allowed for the spread of extremist ideology.
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The creation and spread of internet memes can sometimes lead to the rise of extremist and fascist ideologies, as seen in the case of Keckism, which started as a joke but ended up inspiring violence and hatred towards minority groups.
51:11 - 55:48 (04:37)
Summary
The creation and spread of internet memes can sometimes lead to the rise of extremist and fascist ideologies, as seen in the case of Keckism, which started as a joke but ended up inspiring violence and hatred towards minority groups.
ChapterThe Origins of the Alt-Right's Weird Obsession with an Ancient Egyptian God
EpisodePart Two: Savitri Devi: The Woman Who Turned Nazism into a Religion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The popularity of QAnon and other online conspiracy theories were initially dismissed by many, but the rise of the internet provided the perfect platform for them to grow.
55:48 - 57:52 (02:03)
Summary
The popularity of QAnon and other online conspiracy theories were initially dismissed by many, but the rise of the internet provided the perfect platform for them to grow. While some researchers were hesitant to draw attention to these theories, recent events have highlighted the need to examine the impact they can have.