#97 Christina Nemr on Counter-Extremism

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During this episode, Christina Nemr discusses counter-extremism, counter-disinformation, instability, and conflict. After reviewing why so many interventions for both extremism and disinformation tend to fall short, Christina mentions some tactics or approaches that show promise.</span></p> <p><strong>Resources</strong><span style= "font-weight: 400;">:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned</span> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><a href= "https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-56"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">#56 Bob Jones on Governance</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><a href= "https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-84"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">#84 Suzanne Spaulding on Disinformation, the Foreign Malign Influence Center, and Civics</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inoculation_theory"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Attitudinal Inoculation</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrative_complexity"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Integrative Complexity</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civic_engagement"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Civic Engagement</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2009-12071-023"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The need