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Aoife Gallagher, Senior Analyst at the Institute of Strategic Dialogue (ISD) and Author of Web of Lies
Aoife Gallagher, University of Limerick; Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage & Electoral Reform; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim
June 19, 2023 ~ Institute for Strategic Dialogue Senior Analyst Aoife Gallagher tells Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about a new report that suggests YouTube's algorithm is recommending misogynistic content to young users. The study, which was generated through an analysis of eight US-based YouTube accounts with varying owner demographics, also found that the platform was promoting videos related to suicide, self-harm, and sexual content. Gallagher says that the findings highlight the inadequacy of YouTube's age verification and parental control measures, particularly in the U.S., and calls for more stringent global actions to safeguard young users.
On today's episode, Matson and Tawni Browning join to discuss their 2023 book "The Hate Next Door: Undercover within the New Face of White Supremacy," which documents their experience going undercover as white political extremists infiltrating hate groups such as the National Alliance and Unit 88. They offer some reasons why people joined white supremacy groups and advice to help anyone falling down the rabbit hole of hate. InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosThreadThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) on ThreadsSubstackThe Social Chemist | SubstackMatson and Tawni WebsiteThe Hate Next Door | Matt&Tawni Browning (mattandtawni.com)Escaping PolygamyWatch Escaping Polygamy Full Episodes, Video & More | Lifetime (mylifetime.com)Other Social Chemist EpisodesWhat Is A Conspiracy Theorist? w/ Aoife Gallagher (buzzsprout.com)A New Era in Disinformation: AI Generated Imagery w/ Todd C. Helmus (buzzsprout.com)Here Comes the Storm: The Origins of QAnon w/ Mike Rothschild (buzzsprout.com)QAnon: A Psychiatric Assessment of a Delusion Like Belief w/ Dr. Brian Holoyda (buzzsprout.com)
On today's episode, I am joined by board-certified forensic psychiatrist Dr. Brian Holoyda, whose work involves paraphilic disorders and cult-like behaviors. In our conversation we discuss the concepts of Delusion Like Beliefs (DLBs) and whether QAnon fits the criteria of being a cult movement. We also cover the diagnostic and ethical dilemmas in pathologizing conspiracy theories as an addiction disorder. FacebookThe Social Chemist | FacebookInstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosTwitterThe Social Chemist | TwitterSubstackThe Social Chemist | SubstackDr. Brian Holoyda Literature ReviewQAnon: A Modern Conspiracy Theory and the Assessment of Its Believers | Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (jaapl.org)Dr. Brian Holoyda websiteBrian Holoyda, MD, MPH, MBA | Forensic PsychiatryOther Social Chemist EpisodesWhat Is A Conspiracy Theorist? w/ Aoife Gallagher (buzzsprout.com)Do Liberal Conspiracy Theories Exist in Contemporary Politics? w/ Ph.D. Benjamin Dow (buzzsprout.com)
Aoife Gallagher's new book "Web of Lies" dives deep into the subject of how easy it is to go down the rabbit hole of compelling online conspiracy theories that can lead to us becoming radicalised, particularly into far-right politics.Aoife talks about the kinds of conspiracy theories that are out there, the different ecosystems and echo chambers that exist, and how Covid changed the game, coalescing many disparate theories around the idea of increased state control, as well as what we can do when those around us are affected.You can order the book here: www.gillbooks.ie/politics-current…airs/web-of-lies
There have been growing numbers of protests targeting refugees and asylum seekers in recent months. Online livestreams of just seven of the anti-migrant protests that took place in Ireland early this year were viewed more than one million times. To discuss why we are seeing more far-right demonstrations, Matt was joined by Paul Hosford, political correspondent with the Irish Examiner, and Aoife Gallagher, senior analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
In the first Group Chat of Season 3, Zara, Richard & Gavan sit down with Aoife Gallagher to discuss Ireland's far right rise and the effect that figures like Andrew Tate can have on Irish men. Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns joins to explain the shocking abuse she faces as a woman in the public eye & why she was hesitant to address it.Later, the trio discuss Prince Harry's book Spare and some of the viral soundbites surrounding it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We saw misinformation and conspiracy theories fill our social media during the pandemic and it has reared its ugly head once again. This time relating to the childhood illnesses RSV and Strep A. Aoife Gallagher, researcher with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue has been investigating for theJournal.ie how far it has gone so far and she joined Sean to discuss…
We saw misinformation and conspiracy theories fill our social media during the pandemic and it has reared its ugly head once again. This time relating to the childhood illnesses RSV and Strep A. Aoife Gallagher, researcher with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue has been investigating for theJournal.ie how far it has gone so far and she joined Sean to discuss…
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Aoife Gallagher is a research analyst for the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and author.
On today's episode, Aoife Gallagher from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) and author of Web of Lies: The Lures and Dangers of Conspiracy Theories joins me to discuss her expertise on misinformation and conspiratorial ideologies. In our discussion, we cover her background as a digital researcher, look at what constitutes a conspiracy theorist and theory, and assess whether conspiracy theory addiction should be included in the revision of the Diagnostic Statistic Manual (DSM). FacebookThe Social Chemist | FacebookInstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosAoife Gallagher TwitterAoife Gallagher
Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Twitter where you'll find us - @WTSpod This week we are joined by author and analyst Aoife Gallagher. Her new book Web of Lies is out now and takes a look at the world of misinformation, conspiracy, and the threat of a rising far right. We chat to Aoife about the book and how easy it is for people to fall down the rabbit hole of a dangerous ideology. Web of lies is available online, in all good bookshops and some rubbish ones too. It is brilliant. This podcast was brought to you by Bill Gates, George Soros, The Illuminati, Lizzard People, Q, and the fellas what faked the moon landing in '69.
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Lottie chats to Author, Aoife Gallagher about her book, 'Web of Lies: How to Tell Fact from Fiction in an Online World'!
Em, can you believe it's episode THIRTY? I can not.Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland tells us about the news stories of the week from a whole lot of discussion about the price of concrete to why Kim K's been fined for her involvement in crypto. Aoife Gallagher, author of Web of Lies: The Lure and Danger of Conspiracy Theories, chats to me about why ordinary people can become absolutely entrapped in conspiracy theories and radicalised by the internet. In our entertainment catch-up, Jenn Gannon and I rant and rave about Kanye West's latest batch of appalling behaviour (it's ongoing), and coo over Jamie Lee Curtis' pure and wholesome carry on while in Dublin.Recommendations:Can I Tell You a SecretNothing ComparesThe BearThe Streets - Original Pirate Material, A Grand Don't Come for Free Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lies, misinformation, and the rising threat of far-right extremism in Ireland. Author Aoife Gallagher spoke to Pat about her new book 'Web Of Lies' on the show this morning.
Novak Djokovic's beliefs and the whole antivax movement have led to renewed interest in something called Conspirituality. Aoife Gallagher, Analyst at ISD Global explains all.
Anti-vaxxer Dolores Cahill has spent much of the last year-and-a-half spreading misleading claims about the pandemic throughout Ireland and the rest of the world. But how did a former UCD professor become a prominent Covid conspiracy theorist? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Rodney Edwards; Sunday Independent Journalist and Aoife Gallagher; Research Analyst with the Institute for Strategic DialogueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conspiracy theories have always been with us, but as the Covid-19 pandemic swept around the world in March 2020 they exploded in popularity as misinformation flooded to fill the vacuum of uncertainty. They quickly expanded to include everything from Covid conspiracies and paedophile rings to anti-vaxx sentiments, presenting governments and scientists with a tough nut to crack as they sought to convince ordinary people that they had their best interests at heart. Aoife Gallagher is an expert in how such theories spread and flourish online and she joined me to talk about how such movements work and grow - and what might be done to stop them.
Does online disinformation pose a threat to democracy in the EU? Part 3 In this third interview in a 4 part series by Europe Direct Blanchardstown Library on disinformation and the threat it poses to EU democracy Aoife Gallagher from the Institute of Strategic Dialogue speaks about online conspiracy theories and the damage they can do
Migraine and Your Mental Health addresses the key questions and concerns living with migraine can have on your mental health. Dr Sabina Brennan, Irish Neuroscientist, Aoife Gallagher and Jane Whelan, who both live with migraine, join host Debbie Hutchinson to discuss issues such as the link between migraine and mental health, what people with migraine can do to reduce stress and anxiety and coping with the emotions of feeling you may be a burden on family and friends. Beyond Migraine is a six-part podcast series created for people living with migraine in Ireland brought to you by the Migraine Association of Ireland and Teva Pharmaceuticals Ireland. If you have been affected by any of the topics or themes discussed in this episode, you can contact AWARE on freephone 1800 80 48 48 or the Samaritans on 116 123. This episode was recorded in March 2021. The views, information or opinions expressed during the Beyond Migraine podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent those of the Migraine Association of Ireland or Teva Pharmaceuticals Ireland. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. To ensure correct adverse event reporting, healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to use their national competent authority reporting scheme or you can also report via: www.tevapharm.com/contact-us/ This podcast is supported by funding from Teva Pharmaceuticals Ireland. Speakers have received an honorarium for their contribution to this podcast.
Dr Ciara O' Toole interviews Dr Aoife Gallagher on the needs of children with DLD in School
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Does the Far Right pose a threat to democracy and security in Ireland? John Mooney speaks to Aoife Gallagher, an analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD).
#23: One in 14 people have a hidden condition called Developmental Language Disorder, which causes significant issues with speaking and understanding. What is DLD and what impact does it have on those diagnosed? Dr Aoife Gallagher from the School of Allied Health in University Limerick and Brenda Mockler from The Echo Newspaper join host Hayden Moore to talk all things DLD ahead of DLD Awareness Day. #DLDSeeMe