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"Extremism and the Allure of Science": A Conversation with Tracy Llanera and Louise Richardson-Self (Keywords: White Supremacy; Conspiracy Theories; Nationalism; Gender; Essentialism; Objectivity)

Summary by Thephilosopher1923
One notable feature of many extremist groups – from white supremacists to the alt-right – is the allure of scientific explanations in reinforcing their views. From biological essentialism to “natural” hierarchies, scientific findings are sought out to add substance to extremist arguments. In this conversation, Tracy Llanera and Louise Richardson-Self help us explore the boundaries between fact and fiction, science and pseudoscience.
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Thephilosopher1923 broke the news in on Friday, March 14, 2025.
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