Michael Waltman
Associate Professor of Communication, University of North Carolina
2023
Michael Waltman (PhD) is Associate Professor of Communication at the University of North Carolina. His research examines the social and political uses of hate speech. His research typically examines texts that are important to the formation of identity for specific groups. More broadly, his research focuses on the persuasive and social functions of hate (building the collective memory of a group, recruiting and socializing new group members, radicalizing followers, and encouraging violence).
At the Summit
The Eradicate Hate Global Summit brings together scholars, practitioners, civil society organizations, and policymakers from around the world to share best practices and lessons learned, based on data and empirical evidence, in countering hate-fueled extremism and violent narratives. No other summit, conference, or workshop brings together such an extraordinary group of world-class talent focused on dealing with the issue of hate-fueled violent extremism.
