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John R. Funchion is an Associate Professor at the University of Miami, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of English. His research focuses on conspiracy theories, political extremism, and the intersection of social media with misinformation spread.
- Email: jfunchion@miami.edu
- Contact: (305) 284-5607
His scholarly work examines right-wing conspiracy theories like the "white genocide" narrative and the "Satanic Panic," analyzing their rhetorical frameworks and societal impacts. He investigates how psychological traits such as the dark tetrad and anti-establishment orientations correlate with beliefs in misinformation and election fraud.
Recent studies highlight his contributions to understanding the dynamics of political violence, xenophobia, and nonnormative political participation linked to conspiracy thinking. Collaborative research with multidisciplinary teams explores the role of social media in amplifying extremist ideologies and the psychological foundations of political behavior.
