It’s a growing “doomsday” movement among Middle Eastern youth. BBC NewsIt’s just one example of the growing international appeal of doom and gloom across religious, political and geographical divides. “Cases of self-proclaimed end-of-day prophets emerge every other day on social media”. Another, this time based in London, is urging social media followers to donate money for the purchase of three private islands. Doomsday movements have found a willing host in social media algorithms hungry for new traffic.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 21, 2024 06:05 UTC