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June 6-8, 2024, University of Tartu, Estonia
Keynote speakers: Anita Krätzner-Ebert and Holger Mölder Denunciation—the act of accusing someone in front of state officials of divergent or delinquent behaviour—can have far-reaching effects on individual and societal levels. Throughout history and across regions, denunciation has caused the death of the denounced person and led to widespread distrust, fear and “dimensions of betrayal” (Krätzner-Ebert 2023) that undermine social cohesion. Influence activity can result in a culture of fear and panic in society. A culture of fear precipitates insecurity, instability and anxiety in social discourses and relationships caused by emotional reactions (Mölder 2011: 241).