Accelerationism Research Consortium

ARC is dedicated to a collaborative, empirical approach to understanding and addressing the threat of insurrectionary accelerationism.

[Accelerationism Research Consortium @TheARConsortium]

We are excited to announce the formation of the Accelerationism Research Consortium, a brand-new collaborative initiative to bring empirical, in-depth research and creative solutions to the study of insurrectionary accelerationism.

[Accelerationism Research Consortium @TheARConsortium]

Check out the latest from members of the ARC team!

[GNET @GNET_research]

Today, @Jon_Lewis27, @joshmolloy101 and @macklin_gd from @TheARConsortium analyse the phenomenon of Saints Culture, examining its evolution and situating it within the context of the broader milieu of militant accelerationist subcultures.
https://t.co/NgN1W6mccX

[Joshua Farrell-Molloy @joshmolloy101]

Happy to share my latest Insight for @TheARConsortium and @GNET_research. I discuss how the aesthetics of violence and worship of militant imagery within the Terrorgram subculture helps cultivate terrorism 'as a style'.

[Jon Lewis @Jon_Lewis27]

NEW: Important research by @TheARConsortium on the anti-LGBTQ+ terrorist attack in Bratislava in 2022. The report offers insights into the attacker's motivations and influences, as well as his connection to the broader accelerationist ecosystem.
https://t.co/729qfcDG5X

[Mack Lamoureux @MackLamoureux]

The Bratislava shooter, a neo-Nazi who killed two outside a LBTQ bar, was thought to be a lone wolf. Chillingly that may not have been the case.

He may have actually been aided by someone in Terrorgram, an international group of neo-Nazi propagandists.
https://t.co/j9UQZc1inY

[Kacper Rekawek @KacperRekawek]

boom and here it is. read and share widely. ht @TheARConsortium and @mattkriner. Big big kudos to Julia, twitterless, who was key to all this. https://t.co/LAzy0IRdge

[Accelerationism Research Consortium @TheARConsortium]

The resulting report about the team's investigation provides a forensic analysis of the attack and its aftermath; the attacker’s life before the attack; and the attacker’s manifesto, suicide note, tweets, and 4chan comments. 5/5

Check it out here: https://t.co/z7OkoQCza6

[Accelerationism Research Consortium @TheARConsortium]

On October 12, 2022, 19-year-old Juraj Krajčík perpetrated a terrorist attack that killed two people and injured one outside a LGBTQ+ bar in the center of Bratislava, Slovakia. He left behind a targeted violence manifesto, a suicide note, tweets, and 4chan comments. 1/5

[Accelerationism Research Consortium @TheARConsortium]

Importantly, this team of researchers came to the conclusion that some parts of Krajčík’s manifesto and certain tweets were not composed by Krajčík. They suggest that a second, unknown author assisted with or provided language. 4/5

[Accelerationism Research Consortium @TheARConsortium]

Be sure to join us tomorrow for the first panel discussion in a new series with @GNET_research on militant accelerationism!

[Accelerationism Research Consortium @TheARConsortium]

On March 9th at 10am ET/3pm GMT, @mattkriner will moderate a discussion among @AshKingdon, @MrBrianHughes, and Ben Lee that addresses the contours of the militant accelerationist threat and why it matters.

Shoutout to our co-hosting org, @GNET_research!

https://t.co/PLIftunInt

[GNET @GNET_research]

There's still time to register for the first of our new event series with @TheARConsortium!

This panel will define militant accelerationism and describe the various manifestations of tactics both on- and offline, and why the threat matters.

Sign up here: https://t.co/pT4PLsqXUV

[Accelerationism Research Consortium @TheARConsortium]

Just a few more days until the inaugural panel in our new event series with @GNET_research!

On March 9th, join us in what is sure to be an informative conversation defining militant accelerationism and identifying its drivers.

Register today!
https://t.co/PLIftunInt

[Accelerationism Research Consortium @TheARConsortium]

On March 9th at 10am ET/3pm GMT, @mattkriner will moderate a discussion among @AshKingdon, @MrBrianHughes, and Ben Lee that addresses the contours of the militant accelerationist threat and why it matters.

Shoutout to our co-hosting org, @GNET_research!

https://t.co/PLIftunInt

[Matthew Kriner @mattkriner]

This is a critical point here from @MikeAJensen

One thing that stands out in that temporal range is the introduction of neofascist accelerationism.

Accelerationists are increasingly prominent in digital ecosystems that spit out hate speech, hate crimes, and mass shooters.

[Ashton Kingdon @AshKingdon]

Such a Privilege to Partake in this joint @GNET_research and @TheARConsortium Panel on
'Militant Accelerationism: Defining the Threat' alongside the Amazing @mattkriner @MrBrianHughes #BenjaminLee I will be Discussing #ExtremistImagery Thursday 9th March at 3pm UK Time 👇👇👇

[Accelerationism Research Consortium @TheARConsortium]

Be sure to join us for this event series!

[GNET @GNET_research]

We are excited to launch the @GNET_research and @TheARConsortium joint event series about the key facets of militant accelerationism, which will extend throughout 2023. The series will aim to cultivate a shared understanding of militant accelerationism among a diverse audience.

[Accelerationism Research Consortium @TheARConsortium]

ARC offers the leading expertise on the pulse of a dynamic and rapidly evolving violent extremist movement.

If you're interested in hearing more about ARC's monitoring & research investigations into this topic, please reach out!

https://t.co/oXMsriDbnZ

[Accelerationism Research Consortium @TheARConsortium]

🚨ICYMI two big news items dropped yesterday on militant accelerationism & critical infrastructure attacks.

Atomwaffen Div. founder Brandon Russell & Sarah Clendaniel were arrested for plotting to attack & sabotage power stations in the Baltimore area.
https://t.co/X5jOvLwNZ0

[Accelerationism Research Consortium @TheARConsortium]

ARC has identified concerted efforts by a network of propagandists within the neofascist accelerationism scene to center critical infrastructure as a desired target within Terrorgram content - @mattkriner and @bjornih tackle that for @GNET_research 👇

https://t.co/idPjSebEDt