Digital Hunting: How I Tracked ISIS on TikTok
As information professionals, we know: the most valuable insights are often hidden beneath the surface. I uncovered hidden digital trails of young women recruited by ISIS – not through direct keywords like #ISIS or #Jihad, but through subtle, “innocent” hashtags and cultural codes. My journey spies after ISIS’ recruiting and manipulating young women mainly in […]
Florentin, Tel Aviv: When Walls Tell Stories Living Research in Times of Crisis
About the research My current research takes place in my own neighborhood – Florentin, one of the world’s most iconic hipster districts and home to Tel Aviv’s vibrant young creative community. Famous for its stunning street art and graffiti that transforms every building into a canvas, Florentin has always been where the pulse of Israeli […]
Visual Radicalization: ISIS Strategies for Female Recruitment on TikTok
ISIS on TikTok: Visual Hooks, Dangerous Lures Abstract. This presentation examines ISIS’s evolving recruitment strategies targeting young women through visual content on TikTok. The research analyzes how ISIS exploits the platform’s visual-centric interface to craft compelling narratives that resonate with female audiences, particularly teenagers and young adults. By deconstructing ISIS’s visual techniques—such as aesthetic choices, […]