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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Autor principal: Maurer, Moritz 1991- (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
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WorldCat: WorldCat
Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Publicado: 2025
En: Religion
Año: 2025, Volumen: 55, Número: 1, Páginas: 43-66
Otras palabras clave:B Esotericism
B Media social
B Conspirituality
B Right-wing extremism
B Memes
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Sumario: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 and the remixing and reframing of media in virtual spaces, especially in the form of memes. The analysis explores how these social and technological factors blur the boundaries between sincere adherence and ironic engagement with specific esoteric traditions. By examining these multifaceted dynamics, we can deepen our understanding of how religious actors operate online and Social Media’s impact on the field. The chosen perspective is part of a trend to expand the field of modern esoteric research beyond the consideration of elite discourses.
Notas:Online veröffentlicht: 27. Februar 2024
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ISSN:1096-1151
Obras secundarias:Enthalten in: Religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/0048721X.2024.2317865