Christchurch terrorist's manifesto exposed as propaganda
Study reveals Christchurch terrorist's manifesto was deceptive propaganda.
Why it matters
- The manifesto was propaganda, not an honest confession.
- Understanding this helps prevent copycat attacks.
By the numbers
- 51 people murdered in 2019 attacks.
- 74-page manifesto contained five central false claims.
The big picture
- The terrorist's manifesto was a calculated piece of propaganda.
- The study aims to debunk these lies to reduce his influence.
What they're saying
- Comments reflect that manifestos are often propaganda.
Caveats
- Study compares manifesto with online posts.
What’s next
- Exposing lies aims to reduce his influence.