Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque
@beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social
LSE Fellow interested in the intersection between digital capitalism and issues of race, ethnicity, gender, and truth.
https://www.beatrizbuarque.com
Expertise: conspiracy theories | far-right digital politics of truth | racist and sexist fantasies
https://www.beatrizbuarque.com
Expertise: conspiracy theories | far-right digital politics of truth | racist and sexist fantasies
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This is how the far right should be covered and analysed
Not focusing only on the words or actions of one man but by looking at wider societal trends, the role of the mainstream and of course accounting for power
This is not (just) opinion, it's necessary analysis
Not focusing only on the words or actions of one man but by looking at wider societal trends, the role of the mainstream and of course accounting for power
This is not (just) opinion, it's necessary analysis
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... - my new article, if of interest please share.
I endured an English public school. But that’s not the only reason I’m unsurprised about the Farage allegations |
Let’s put aside the schooldays accusations and look, instead, at the Reform leader’s path since then. I think a pretty clear picture of the man emerges, says author and podcaster Musa Okwonga
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
This is how the far right should be covered and analysed
Not focusing only on the words or actions of one man but by looking at wider societal trends, the role of the mainstream and of course accounting for power
This is not (just) opinion, it's necessary analysis
Not focusing only on the words or actions of one man but by looking at wider societal trends, the role of the mainstream and of course accounting for power
This is not (just) opinion, it's necessary analysis
🚨New paper alert! 🚨
My co-authored paper presenting some key insights from the research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK has just been published in the @bjpir.bsky.social and is open access!
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
#AI #democracy #racism #GenAI #conspiracytheories
My co-authored paper presenting some key insights from the research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK has just been published in the @bjpir.bsky.social and is open access!
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
#AI #democracy #racism #GenAI #conspiracytheories
November 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
🚨New paper alert! 🚨
My co-authored paper presenting some key insights from the research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK has just been published in the @bjpir.bsky.social and is open access!
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
#AI #democracy #racism #GenAI #conspiracytheories
My co-authored paper presenting some key insights from the research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK has just been published in the @bjpir.bsky.social and is open access!
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
#AI #democracy #racism #GenAI #conspiracytheories
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🎉 New publication 🎉 Why do #youngpeople vote for the #AfD? This question has kept our research project busy for quite some time, so I'm beyond excited that our first article - co-authored with @timonscheuer.bsky.social - is now out in #GermanPolitics! 🤩 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
November 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
🎉 New publication 🎉 Why do #youngpeople vote for the #AfD? This question has kept our research project busy for quite some time, so I'm beyond excited that our first article - co-authored with @timonscheuer.bsky.social - is now out in #GermanPolitics! 🤩 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Today seems an appropriate day to repost this
"Much of what Labour has done with its huge majority and yet low popularity has served to normalise reactionary politics and discourse"
It's only got worse since...
reacpol.net/starmer-far-...
"Much of what Labour has done with its huge majority and yet low popularity has served to normalise reactionary politics and discourse"
It's only got worse since...
reacpol.net/starmer-far-...
Article: Is Starmer's Labour far right? (Aurelien Mondon) - Reactionary Politics Research Network
This article by Aurelien Mondon explores whether the Labour government under Starmer can be considered far right
reacpol.net
November 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Today seems an appropriate day to repost this
"Much of what Labour has done with its huge majority and yet low popularity has served to normalise reactionary politics and discourse"
It's only got worse since...
reacpol.net/starmer-far-...
"Much of what Labour has done with its huge majority and yet low popularity has served to normalise reactionary politics and discourse"
It's only got worse since...
reacpol.net/starmer-far-...
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⚙️ #ecprjs26 Workshop directors 🎬 @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social & @scopelliti.bsky.social
💡 Seeks Papers exploring the European far-right politics of truth in digital spaces buff.ly/7Zm46uu
✔️ @ecpr-ead.bsky.social endorsed
⌛ Submit by 10 Dec
#CallforPapers #AI #PoliticalParties #Policymaking
💡 Seeks Papers exploring the European far-right politics of truth in digital spaces buff.ly/7Zm46uu
✔️ @ecpr-ead.bsky.social endorsed
⌛ Submit by 10 Dec
#CallforPapers #AI #PoliticalParties #Policymaking
The European Far-Right Politics of Truth in Digital Spaces
Joint Sessions of Workshops, 7 – 10 April 2026, University of Innsbruck
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November 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
⚙️ #ecprjs26 Workshop directors 🎬 @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social & @scopelliti.bsky.social
💡 Seeks Papers exploring the European far-right politics of truth in digital spaces buff.ly/7Zm46uu
✔️ @ecpr-ead.bsky.social endorsed
⌛ Submit by 10 Dec
#CallforPapers #AI #PoliticalParties #Policymaking
💡 Seeks Papers exploring the European far-right politics of truth in digital spaces buff.ly/7Zm46uu
✔️ @ecpr-ead.bsky.social endorsed
⌛ Submit by 10 Dec
#CallforPapers #AI #PoliticalParties #Policymaking
Join us in Austria!!
The new deadline is 10 Dec.
The new deadline is 10 Dec.
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Join us in Austria!!
The new deadline is 10 Dec.
The new deadline is 10 Dec.
The workshop proposal I submitted to ECPR was accepted!
If you're exploring any of the topics below, please consider submitting a paper to join our discussion on the 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫-𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞.
Click here for more information about the workshop: lnkd.in/epcdvftJ!
If you're exploring any of the topics below, please consider submitting a paper to join our discussion on the 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫-𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞.
Click here for more information about the workshop: lnkd.in/epcdvftJ!
November 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The workshop proposal I submitted to ECPR was accepted!
If you're exploring any of the topics below, please consider submitting a paper to join our discussion on the 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫-𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞.
Click here for more information about the workshop: lnkd.in/epcdvftJ!
If you're exploring any of the topics below, please consider submitting a paper to join our discussion on the 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫-𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞.
Click here for more information about the workshop: lnkd.in/epcdvftJ!
This week, we successfully tried a new format of student event at the LSE100 inspired by a Brazilian TV show.
In this blog post, I describe the whole experience, so anyone wanting to try something similar can learn from what we did.
www.beatrizbuarque.com/post/from-br...
#universities #creative
In this blog post, I describe the whole experience, so anyone wanting to try something similar can learn from what we did.
www.beatrizbuarque.com/post/from-br...
#universities #creative
From Brazilian TV to Higher Education: reinventing student events through co-creation
Figure 1: AI Industry Dialogue organised by the LSE100 Course on 15 October 2025, featuring Microsoft AI Solutions Engineer Abdullah Abu-Hassan.When I started teaching the LSE100 Course, I was fascina...
www.beatrizbuarque.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
This week, we successfully tried a new format of student event at the LSE100 inspired by a Brazilian TV show.
In this blog post, I describe the whole experience, so anyone wanting to try something similar can learn from what we did.
www.beatrizbuarque.com/post/from-br...
#universities #creative
In this blog post, I describe the whole experience, so anyone wanting to try something similar can learn from what we did.
www.beatrizbuarque.com/post/from-br...
#universities #creative
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What we can do to advocate for a better media industry by playing a role at work and advocate for better responsibility from businesses
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/the-media-and-advertising-industrys-role-in-rising-transphobia/
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/the-media-and-advertising-industrys-role-in-rising-transphobia/
The media and advertising industry's role in rising transphobia
What we can do to advocate for a better media industry by playing a role at work and advocate for better responsibility from businesses
www.wearequeeraf.com
October 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
What we can do to advocate for a better media industry by playing a role at work and advocate for better responsibility from businesses
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/the-media-and-advertising-industrys-role-in-rising-transphobia/
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/the-media-and-advertising-industrys-role-in-rising-transphobia/
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In this morning's newsletter, I wrote about an under-appreciated problem for liberalism — its total failure to cultivate young talent www.vox.com/on-the-right...
How conservatives help their young thinkers — and why liberals don’t
Liberalism has a serious pipeline problem.
www.vox.com
August 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
In this morning's newsletter, I wrote about an under-appreciated problem for liberalism — its total failure to cultivate young talent www.vox.com/on-the-right...
Next week, I'm chairing the panel on 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 and presenting one of my most insightful papers - the one where I elaborate on the concept of the 𝗮𝗹𝘁-𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲.
If you’re interested in the link between AI, racism, and conspiracy theories, join my panel!
@ecpr.bsky.social
If you’re interested in the link between AI, racism, and conspiracy theories, join my panel!
@ecpr.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Next week, I'm chairing the panel on 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 and presenting one of my most insightful papers - the one where I elaborate on the concept of the 𝗮𝗹𝘁-𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲.
If you’re interested in the link between AI, racism, and conspiracy theories, join my panel!
@ecpr.bsky.social
If you’re interested in the link between AI, racism, and conspiracy theories, join my panel!
@ecpr.bsky.social
I love when the peer-review process effectively makes a positive impact on our work, enhancing clarity and strengthening our argument. Feeling grateful for the comments made by reviewers to two articles that are currently under review. Hopefully, they will be out soon.
July 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I love when the peer-review process effectively makes a positive impact on our work, enhancing clarity and strengthening our argument. Feeling grateful for the comments made by reviewers to two articles that are currently under review. Hopefully, they will be out soon.
It’s official! My book is coming!!!!
Here is the abstract approved by Liverpool University Press 👇🏾
#racism #capitalism #truth #conspiracytheories #fantasies #misinformation
Here is the abstract approved by Liverpool University Press 👇🏾
#racism #capitalism #truth #conspiracytheories #fantasies #misinformation
July 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
It’s official! My book is coming!!!!
Here is the abstract approved by Liverpool University Press 👇🏾
#racism #capitalism #truth #conspiracytheories #fantasies #misinformation
Here is the abstract approved by Liverpool University Press 👇🏾
#racism #capitalism #truth #conspiracytheories #fantasies #misinformation
Who is coming to the @ecpr.bsky.social general conference this year? I’m chairing a panel on AI governance and presenting a paper on the alt-right multitude. Send me a DM if you are working on a topic related to the far right, conspiracy theories, and AI.
July 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Who is coming to the @ecpr.bsky.social general conference this year? I’m chairing a panel on AI governance and presenting a paper on the alt-right multitude. Send me a DM if you are working on a topic related to the far right, conspiracy theories, and AI.
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What role did AI and visual storytelling play in the #SouthportRiots last summer?
@beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social examines how algorithmic systems of recommendation and GenAI tools were weaponised to inflame and mobilise.
@beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social examines how algorithmic systems of recommendation and GenAI tools were weaponised to inflame and mobilise.
The Weaponisation of AI: Visual storytelling of the Great Replacement Conspiracy Theory Amid the Southport Riots - GNET
gnet-research.org
July 16, 2025 at 11:46 AM
What role did AI and visual storytelling play in the #SouthportRiots last summer?
@beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social examines how algorithmic systems of recommendation and GenAI tools were weaponised to inflame and mobilise.
@beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social examines how algorithmic systems of recommendation and GenAI tools were weaponised to inflame and mobilise.
Why racist CTs have widely circulated as scientific truth? In this video I explain this phenomenon and the factor mentioned at the beginning is the commodification of our affects promoted by contemporary capitalism.
July 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Why racist CTs have widely circulated as scientific truth? In this video I explain this phenomenon and the factor mentioned at the beginning is the commodification of our affects promoted by contemporary capitalism.
Had an amazing time today discussing some of the key findings from my research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK at #STR2025. Thanks for having me @royalholloway.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social @ashkingdon.bsky.social @socterres.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Had an amazing time today discussing some of the key findings from my research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK at #STR2025. Thanks for having me @royalholloway.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social @ashkingdon.bsky.social @socterres.bsky.social
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📣 Out on #FirstView 📣
In " 'The Anti-Woke Academy' " Iris B. Segers presents a content analysis FvD's online presence to highlight the anti-gender nature of the Dutch far right party's rhetoric.
🌟Available #OpenAccess🌟
gendersky polisky
buff.ly/lFVsP5X
In " 'The Anti-Woke Academy' " Iris B. Segers presents a content analysis FvD's online presence to highlight the anti-gender nature of the Dutch far right party's rhetoric.
🌟Available #OpenAccess🌟
gendersky polisky
buff.ly/lFVsP5X
June 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
📣 Out on #FirstView 📣
In " 'The Anti-Woke Academy' " Iris B. Segers presents a content analysis FvD's online presence to highlight the anti-gender nature of the Dutch far right party's rhetoric.
🌟Available #OpenAccess🌟
gendersky polisky
buff.ly/lFVsP5X
In " 'The Anti-Woke Academy' " Iris B. Segers presents a content analysis FvD's online presence to highlight the anti-gender nature of the Dutch far right party's rhetoric.
🌟Available #OpenAccess🌟
gendersky polisky
buff.ly/lFVsP5X
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Amazon is selling a new children's book called "It's Really Fun to Be White" from Stew Peters, a white nationalist who's praised Hitler. The book is currently listed on Amazon as the "#1 New Release" in "Children's General Social Science Books," & Peters has hyped its ranking on the platform.
June 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Amazon is selling a new children's book called "It's Really Fun to Be White" from Stew Peters, a white nationalist who's praised Hitler. The book is currently listed on Amazon as the "#1 New Release" in "Children's General Social Science Books," & Peters has hyped its ranking on the platform.
GenAI influenced the far-right riots in the UK in summer 2024 by:
✅ Increasing the viral spread of racist conspiracy theories
✅ Enabling cross-platform amplification of xenophobic messages
✅ Contributing to the mainstreaming of far-right discourse
✅ Increasing the viral spread of racist conspiracy theories
✅ Enabling cross-platform amplification of xenophobic messages
✅ Contributing to the mainstreaming of far-right discourse
June 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM
GenAI influenced the far-right riots in the UK in summer 2024 by:
✅ Increasing the viral spread of racist conspiracy theories
✅ Enabling cross-platform amplification of xenophobic messages
✅ Contributing to the mainstreaming of far-right discourse
✅ Increasing the viral spread of racist conspiracy theories
✅ Enabling cross-platform amplification of xenophobic messages
✅ Contributing to the mainstreaming of far-right discourse
Reposted by Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque
Anybody need a Juneteenth book? May I recommend We Refuse by @kcarterjackson.bsky.social --it's a stunner.
June 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Anybody need a Juneteenth book? May I recommend We Refuse by @kcarterjackson.bsky.social --it's a stunner.
After manually collecting data from X, we found that its algorithmic systems of recommendation increased the visibility of visual representations of racist conspiracy theories by around 30% in the weeks leading up to the riots in the UK.
This is one of the key findings we’ll share in our webinar:
This is one of the key findings we’ll share in our webinar:
AI and the Far-Right Riots in the UK
Join us online for an interdisciplinary perspective on the role played by AI in the recent far-right riots in the UK.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
After manually collecting data from X, we found that its algorithmic systems of recommendation increased the visibility of visual representations of racist conspiracy theories by around 30% in the weeks leading up to the riots in the UK.
This is one of the key findings we’ll share in our webinar:
This is one of the key findings we’ll share in our webinar:
Reposted by Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque
Who knew the next country the United States would invade based on a lie would be the United States.
Donald Trump deployed more than 700 active U.S. Marines — men and women trained in foreign combat, not domestic law enforcement.
We honor their service and bravery. But we do not want our streets militarized by our own Armed Forces. Not in L.A. Not in California. Not anywhere.
We honor their service and bravery. But we do not want our streets militarized by our own Armed Forces. Not in L.A. Not in California. Not anywhere.
June 11, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Who knew the next country the United States would invade based on a lie would be the United States.
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“A man became homeless and isolated as ChatGPT fed him paranoid conspiracies about spy groups and human trafficking, telling him he was "The Flamekeeper" as he cut out anyone who tried to help.”
futurism.com/chatgpt-ment...
futurism.com/chatgpt-ment...
People Are Becoming Obsessed with ChatGPT and Spiraling Into Severe Delusions
A startling number of ChatGPT uses are developing intense, reality-bending AI delusions. The impacts on their real lives are often disastrous.
futurism.com
June 11, 2025 at 4:46 AM
“A man became homeless and isolated as ChatGPT fed him paranoid conspiracies about spy groups and human trafficking, telling him he was "The Flamekeeper" as he cut out anyone who tried to help.”
futurism.com/chatgpt-ment...
futurism.com/chatgpt-ment...
The LSE Media Blog has just published a piece summarising key insights from my research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK.
Check it out: blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/202...
@lsemedia.bsky.social #AI #violence #racism #GenAI #riots #UK #xenophobia #Islamophobia
Check it out: blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/202...
@lsemedia.bsky.social #AI #violence #racism #GenAI #riots #UK #xenophobia #Islamophobia
AI and the far-right riots in the UK - Media@LSE
LSE Fellow Beatriz Lopes Buarque explains the role played by AI in fuelling last year's farright riots in the UK.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
June 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
The LSE Media Blog has just published a piece summarising key insights from my research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK.
Check it out: blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/202...
@lsemedia.bsky.social #AI #violence #racism #GenAI #riots #UK #xenophobia #Islamophobia
Check it out: blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/202...
@lsemedia.bsky.social #AI #violence #racism #GenAI #riots #UK #xenophobia #Islamophobia