There has been a lot of talk in recent years about "stochastic terrorism", but usually within the framework of the social sciences. I understand that the word refers to incitement to violence, which is based on a huge audience that, as can be predicted, includes at least one person to take action. For example, someone posts on Myspace: "Teamsters cover up the murder of Zsa Zsa Gabor," knowing that someone will probably respond to this post with anti-Teamster violence, and someone is actually doing it.
Have any philosophers written about it? I am particularly interested in articles on ethical issues, but anything else would be enough. |