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Scientists have developed a new approach to understanding online hate communities using mathematical equations commonly used to describe shock waves in fluids.
The study found that online hate communities, or “anti-X” communities, grow rapidly due to fusion, where interested individuals or groups join them.
The study’s findings have implications for identifying and combating hate speech, as tracking networks of known hate speech offenders can be more effective than focusing on individual instances of hate speech.
Usage: The finding can be used as an example of the use of technology to monitor and combat social crimes.
