It’s easy to see why the concept of vigilante justice resonates with so many people. In the last few years, social movements from #MeToo to BLM have made us very aware of the wrongdoers who’ve escaped accountability, and the victims who’ve been let down, or even wrongly targeted, by existing systems and laws.

But when internet users take matters into their own hands, problems can arise. Across the political spectrum, groups are enacting digital vigilantism to try to right perceived wrongs, and even to exact their own forms of justice.

Host Dr Susan Carland is joined by journalist Ginger Gorman, author of 'Troll Hunting'; criminologist Dr Lennon Chang, philosopher Dr Mark Howard, and violent extremism expert and Monash alumnus Dr Josh Roose. They’ll discuss the dark side of digital vigilantism, and answer the question: Does it really work?

A full transcription of this episode is available on Monash Lens.

'What Happens Next?' will be back next week with part two of this series: "Are There Good Trolls?".

In the meantime, check out Dr Mark Howard’s take on the Caped Crusader, and Batman’s changing approach to vigilante justice.

If you’re enjoying the show, don’t forget to subscribe and leave 'What Happens Next?' a rating or review to help listeners like yourself discover it.

It&rsquo;s easy to see why the concept of vigilante justice resonates with so many people. In the last few years, social movements from #MeToo to BLM have made us very aware of the wrongdoers who&rsquo;ve escaped accountability, and the victims who&rsquo;ve been let down, or even wrongly targeted, by existing systems and laws.
But when internet users take matters into their own hands, problems can arise. Across the political spectrum, groups are enacting digital vigilantism to try to right perceived wrongs, and even to exact their own forms of justice.
Host Dr Susan Carland is joined by journalist <a href="https://www.gingergorman.com/">Ginger Gorman</a>, author of 'Troll Hunting'; criminologist <a href="https://lens.monash.edu/@lennon-chang?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&amp;utm_source=omny_studio&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_content=chang_bio_mar_australia">Dr Lennon Chang</a>, philosopher <a href="https://lens.monash.edu/@mark-howard?utm_campaign=MLENS_ART&amp;utm_source=omny_studio&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_content=howard_bio_mar_australia">Dr Mark Howard</a>, and violent extremism expert and Monash alumnus <a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/josh-roose-1166087/articles">Dr Josh Roose</a>. They&rsquo;ll discuss the dark side of digital vigilantism, and answer the question: Does it really work?
A full transcription of this episode is available <a href="https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next/2022/04/01/1384568/whnpodcast-digital-vigilantism-4?utm_campaign=MLENS_BRA&amp;utm_source=omny_studio&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_content=BRANDS6E58_podcast_mar_australia">on Monash Lens</a>.
'What Happens Next?' will be back next week with part two of this series: "Are There Good Trolls?".
In the meantime, check out Dr Mark Howard&rsquo;s take on the Caped Crusader, and <a href="https://lens.monash.edu/2022/03/10/1384510/should-we-celebrate-or-lament-the-pop-culture-endurance-of-batman-a-violent-vigilante?utm_campaign=MLENS_BRA&amp;utm_source=omny_studio&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_content=BRANDCelebrateorLamentBatman_article_mar_australia">Batman&rsquo;s changing approach to vigilante justice.</a>
If you&rsquo;re enjoying the show, don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe and leave 'What Happens Next?' a rating or review to help listeners like yourself discover it.

The Handmaid’s Tale. Brave New World. Mad Max. Fictional dystopias have never seemed so close to becoming reality. Is it too late to change our course?

What Happens Next?, a podcast from Monash University, examines some of the biggest challenges facing our world and asks the experts, what will happen if we don't change? And what can we do to create a better future? Learn from leaders, listen to the people making a difference, and discover how you can help drive change.

The Handmaid&rsquo;s Tale. Brave New World. Mad Max. Fictional dystopias have never seemed so close to becoming reality. Is it too late to change our course?
What Happens Next?, a podcast from Monash University, examines some of the biggest challenges facing our world and asks the experts, what will happen if we don't change? And what can we do to create a better future? Learn from leaders, listen to the people making a difference, and discover how you can help drive change.

What Happens Next?, a podcast from Monash University, examines some of the biggest challenges facing our world and asks the experts, what will happen if we don't change? And what can we do to create a better future?

What Happens Next?

Fictional dystopias have never seemed so close to becoming reality. Is it too late to change our course? On Monash University's podcast, academic and commentator Dr Susan Carland steps through the sliding doors with global experts and thought leaders to find out what could happen if we don’t change – and what the world could look like if we do. To learn more, visit lens.monash.edu.

Fictional dystopias have never seemed so close to becoming reality. Is it too late to change our course? On Monash University's podcast, academic and commentator Dr Susan Carland steps through the sliding doors with global experts and thought leaders to find out what could happen if we don’t change – and what the world could look like if we do. To learn more, visit <a href="https://lens.monash.edu/@what-happens-next">lens.monash.edu.</a>

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