Expanding the Extremist and Terrorist Games Database: Sandbox Experiences and VR Games Through the Lens of Violent Misogyny
Expanding the Extremist and Terrorist Games Database: Sandbox Experiences and VR Games Through the Lens of Violent Misogyny
Emily Thompson Galen Lamphere-Englund a Member, Extremism & Gaming Research Network, a part of the Global Network on Extremism & Technology at the Centre for Statecraft and National Security, King’s College London, London, UKb Founder, Extremism & Gaming Research Network, a part of the Global Network on Extremism & Technology at the Centre for Statecraft and National Security, King’s College London, London, UKEmily Thompson is an expert on the exploitation of digital platforms, social media, and gaming spaces by violent extremists and terrorists. As an experienced researcher, consultant, and program director, she works to build understanding and resilience against hateful and harmful ideologies that threaten civil society. Emily combines subject matter expertise in terrorist and violent extremist content with curriculum and program development to design effective, innovative, educational programming. She is a Principal Strategic Advisor for the Christchurch Call Foundation, leading the development of a resource hub for caring adults to build understanding of online harms in digital gaming spaces, with actionable strategies to support young people to navigate these areas in safer ways. Emily is a member of the Extremism and Gaming Research Network.Galen Lamphere-Englund is a senior advisor with over 16 years’ experience at the intersection of counter-terrorism, violence prevention, and technology. After leading initiatives in more than 30 countries, Galen has advised the United Nations, FBI, INTERPOL, CEPOL, governments, and major technology platforms on preventing online and offline harms, countering violent extremism, and strengthening digital safety. As co-founder of the Extremism and Gaming Research Network, Galen focuses on building safer digital ecosystems across gaming platforms and protecting those who work to keep them secure. Galen recently led the Christchurch Call Foundation’s Project Catalyst, a large-scale consortium dedicated to rapid pilots combatting online violent misogyny and TFGBV linked to terrorism and extremism. His work focuses on protecting online ecosystems and advancing practical strategies to prevent terrorist and extremist exploitation of emerging technologies.