Political scientist Nathalie Tocci says the far-right is highly skilled at using social media to spread their message.
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00:00I think, you know, what Dominic said, I think, speaks for itself. So no need to comment on this.
00:07What I will say, though, is absolutely, I'm sure you are. What I will say is actually something that we haven't touched on, which I think is extremely important, which has to do with the connection between social media and what we're talking about.
00:24I think it is fairly clear that the far right has been far savvier in using social media than others.
00:35And I think this plays a big role in explaining why youth that once upon a time, indeed, if you think about, you know, Fridays for Future, I mean, you were referring to the support, youth support, for instance, of the Greens.
00:50It is something that, Dominic, could you please stop laughing? Right? Okay.
00:58A little bit of politeness, I think, may help.
00:59You forgot about the era of Zuckerberg, an emoji with a man who is pregnant. You forgot about this.
01:05Just a moment. Just let Natalie finish, and then I'll come to you for your answer.
01:09I suggest that you mute him. Okay. So simply to say that I think there is an element of, you know, the far right actually knowing how to use social media far more effectively.
01:21And I think, as I said, this plays a big role in explaining this tilt of youth.