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Moral panics intensify social divisions and can lead to political violence

Moral panics intensify social divisions and can lead to political violence

From the Salem witch trials to McCarthyism and Charlie Kirk’s killing, an exaggerated fear of a particular group has resulted in repression from...

02.10.2025 10

The Conversation

Ron Barrett

Bird flu could be on the cusp of transmitting between humans − but there are ways to slow down viral evolution

At the viral chatter stage of an outbreak, pathogens are just starting to infect people in sporadic bursts. It’s a sign that a pandemic may be on...

31.03.2025 10

The Conversation

Ron Barrett