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
🚨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
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!
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
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
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
On 26/06 I’ll finally share some key insights from my research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK with the amazing @ashkingdon.bsky.social, @aaronwinter.bsky.social and others in a webinar and answer some questions.
Click here to register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-and-the...
#UK #AI
Click here to register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-and-the...
#UK #AI
June 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
On 26/06 I’ll finally share some key insights from my research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK with the amazing @ashkingdon.bsky.social, @aaronwinter.bsky.social and others in a webinar and answer some questions.
Click here to register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-and-the...
#UK #AI
Click here to register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-and-the...
#UK #AI
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of spending the day with brilliant colleagues exploring how AI influenced the far-right riots that took place in the UK in 2024.
In the coming weeks, we’ll share some of our findings through blog pieces and an online event. Stay tuned!
In the coming weeks, we’ll share some of our findings through blog pieces and an online event. Stay tuned!
May 23, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of spending the day with brilliant colleagues exploring how AI influenced the far-right riots that took place in the UK in 2024.
In the coming weeks, we’ll share some of our findings through blog pieces and an online event. Stay tuned!
In the coming weeks, we’ll share some of our findings through blog pieces and an online event. Stay tuned!
After marking 40 assessments, reviewing a subject guide, and contributing to a project on supervision development, I’m happy to be back to my research project!! Stay tuned for more on AI and the far-right riots in the UK, highlighting the role played by CTs.
April 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
After marking 40 assessments, reviewing a subject guide, and contributing to a project on supervision development, I’m happy to be back to my research project!! Stay tuned for more on AI and the far-right riots in the UK, highlighting the role played by CTs.
Earlier this month, in a small town in southern Brazil, three students, aged 13, 14, and 15, brought knives to school and attacked their English teacher, following a plan made by the trio in an Instagram group days earlier. It made me revisit a study I conducted in 2024.🧵 #socialmedia #violence
April 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Earlier this month, in a small town in southern Brazil, three students, aged 13, 14, and 15, brought knives to school and attacked their English teacher, following a plan made by the trio in an Instagram group days earlier. It made me revisit a study I conducted in 2024.🧵 #socialmedia #violence
One of today’s top stories in @theguardian.com highlights a growing concern among UK teachers: the rise of misogyny and racism in schools, largely driven by what students consume on social media.
I created an infographic to share a few reflections that might help us navigate this complex issue.🧵
I created an infographic to share a few reflections that might help us navigate this complex issue.🧵
April 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
One of today’s top stories in @theguardian.com highlights a growing concern among UK teachers: the rise of misogyny and racism in schools, largely driven by what students consume on social media.
I created an infographic to share a few reflections that might help us navigate this complex issue.🧵
I created an infographic to share a few reflections that might help us navigate this complex issue.🧵
When I say that we must work together now to challenge the far right, I am not joking. This is very serious…
February 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
When I say that we must work together now to challenge the far right, I am not joking. This is very serious…
Any attempt to challenge the far right must recognise its racist roots. I’ve just designed this infographic to make the links between the far right and white supremacy as explicit as possible.
February 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Any attempt to challenge the far right must recognise its racist roots. I’ve just designed this infographic to make the links between the far right and white supremacy as explicit as possible.
Far from being harmless jokes, these conspiracy theories: have been used to justify violent and terrorist acts; inspire shaming campaigns targeting scholars who teach critical theory, and motivate individuals to question the credibility of democratic systems.
December 17, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Far from being harmless jokes, these conspiracy theories: have been used to justify violent and terrorist acts; inspire shaming campaigns targeting scholars who teach critical theory, and motivate individuals to question the credibility of democratic systems.
Stigmatising conspiracy theories have been legitimised through authoritative performances and their visibility across digital platforms.
December 17, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Stigmatising conspiracy theories have been legitimised through authoritative performances and their visibility across digital platforms.
It was a pleasure to speak at the hashtag#Tech4Rights summit organised by the UK Alumni Association of Montenegro and @cheveningfcdo.bsky.social. I explored 3 ways digital media/AI has undermined human rights and I will share some insights here. Here it is one of them.
December 16, 2024 at 9:58 AM
It was a pleasure to speak at the hashtag#Tech4Rights summit organised by the UK Alumni Association of Montenegro and @cheveningfcdo.bsky.social. I explored 3 ways digital media/AI has undermined human rights and I will share some insights here. Here it is one of them.
Learning more about how we can be anti-racist educators. Since this book is in Portuguese, I'll summarise some of its key points on my website soon. #StayTuned
September 11, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Learning more about how we can be anti-racist educators. Since this book is in Portuguese, I'll summarise some of its key points on my website soon. #StayTuned
One of the main tensions anticipated by us was the role played by digital inequalities in expressions of dissent, allowing some segments of the population that have historically enjoyed a privileged status in Western society to perform as voices of dissent.
April 19, 2024 at 11:45 AM
One of the main tensions anticipated by us was the role played by digital inequalities in expressions of dissent, allowing some segments of the population that have historically enjoyed a privileged status in Western society to perform as voices of dissent.
A few months ago I was one of the 28 experts from academia, government, and industry who came together to discuss what the future holds for the complicated intersection of technology and democracy.
This is a very brief summary of our reflection on dissent.
Thank you @crimepsychblog.bsky.social
This is a very brief summary of our reflection on dissent.
Thank you @crimepsychblog.bsky.social
April 19, 2024 at 11:45 AM
A few months ago I was one of the 28 experts from academia, government, and industry who came together to discuss what the future holds for the complicated intersection of technology and democracy.
This is a very brief summary of our reflection on dissent.
Thank you @crimepsychblog.bsky.social
This is a very brief summary of our reflection on dissent.
Thank you @crimepsychblog.bsky.social
It took only 12 days for TikTok's algorithms to move from harassing and discriminatory videos to videos containing explicit appeals to violence - sometimes openly encouraging young Brazilians to perpetrate violent acts in schools. Access the study:
en.ttb.org.br/algoritmos
en.ttb.org.br/algoritmos
March 3, 2024 at 8:22 AM
It took only 12 days for TikTok's algorithms to move from harassing and discriminatory videos to videos containing explicit appeals to violence - sometimes openly encouraging young Brazilians to perpetrate violent acts in schools. Access the study:
en.ttb.org.br/algoritmos
en.ttb.org.br/algoritmos
If you are interested in the nexus between violence and social media, especially TikTok, and if you want to know how it is manifested in Brazil, you may consider attending this event!
We'll finally launch the study I've been conducting since Sep/2023.
We'll finally launch the study I've been conducting since Sep/2023.
February 13, 2024 at 9:07 AM
If you are interested in the nexus between violence and social media, especially TikTok, and if you want to know how it is manifested in Brazil, you may consider attending this event!
We'll finally launch the study I've been conducting since Sep/2023.
We'll finally launch the study I've been conducting since Sep/2023.
While examining how/why alt-right CTs have been performed and circulated as truth in online spaces, YouTube recommended me a video that mimics a documentary produced by an enthusiast of the great replacement theory Despite its dehumanising language, the video remains available on multiple platforms
November 17, 2023 at 9:09 AM
While examining how/why alt-right CTs have been performed and circulated as truth in online spaces, YouTube recommended me a video that mimics a documentary produced by an enthusiast of the great replacement theory Despite its dehumanising language, the video remains available on multiple platforms
I'm very pleased that I've been invited to share my expertise on digital technologies and issues of race, ethnicity, gender, and power with peace activists, academics, government representatives, and Nobel/Luxembourg Peace Prize laureates at the World Peace Forum. See you soon, Barcelona!
November 3, 2023 at 3:48 PM
I'm very pleased that I've been invited to share my expertise on digital technologies and issues of race, ethnicity, gender, and power with peace activists, academics, government representatives, and Nobel/Luxembourg Peace Prize laureates at the World Peace Forum. See you soon, Barcelona!
Getting the most of this network that has had a huge impact on my career. Now we have 64 black female professors in the UK!
November 1, 2023 at 4:37 PM
Getting the most of this network that has had a huge impact on my career. Now we have 64 black female professors in the UK!
Unfortunately, we may see more posts like this one on social media as the conflict in Israel will be used by some people in western countries to justify attacks against Muslims. If you see a post like this, don't share. I took a picture of this one.
October 9, 2023 at 7:43 AM
Unfortunately, we may see more posts like this one on social media as the conflict in Israel will be used by some people in western countries to justify attacks against Muslims. If you see a post like this, don't share. I took a picture of this one.