United in Opposition: How the Psychology of Anti-Fandom Fueled America's Recent Protest
Unraveling Fan Psychology in Social Movements: Insights from the Hands-Off Protest
In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the intersection of fan behavior and social movements, using her early research and the recent Hands-Off protest as case studies. Poston digs into the mechanisms behind successful progressive movements, highlighting the power of collective identity, symbolism, and anti-fandom in mobilizing people. Drawing comparisons with the Women's March, she explains why some movements fail to sustain momentum and offers insights into how progressive organizers can harness the principles of fan psychology to create lasting social change. Additionally, Poston shares updates on her current research on algorithmic suppression and discusses the importance of amplifying marginalized voices in academia.
00:00 Introduction to PsyberSpace
00:23 Exploring Fan Behavior and Social Movements
01:52 Terminology and Concepts in Fandom
03:01 Case Study: Women's March and Hands-Off Protest
04:58 The Power of Symbols in Movements
07:57 Fan Psychology and Movement Building
10:00 Recent Research and Insights
13:32 Digital Organizing and Future Strategies
19:39 Conclusion and Future Directions
20:58 Show Updates and Listener Engagement
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