Conspirituality and meme culture: transgressive dynamics in right-wing esoteric social media discourse

The article delves into the processes shaping religion on the Internet, aiming to comprehend how content is created and disseminated online. Focusing on contemporary esotericism, especially conspirituality and right-wing esotericism, the study investigates two key mechanisms: transgressive behavior...

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Main Author: Maurer, Moritz (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Religion
Year: 2025, Volume: 55, Issue: 1, Pages: 43-66
ISSN:1096-1151
DOI:10.1080/0048721X.2024.2317865
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Author Notes:Moritz Maurer

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