Recent research highlights a disturbing trend among voters who are driven by a 'need for chaos,' similar to political nihilism, indicating a desire to destroy existing social and political frameworks. A study by Petersen and colleagues suggests these individuals often spread rumors online to stir chaos, motivated by perceived threats to their social status. Their anti-systemic sentiments fuel a wish to see current systems dismantled, without requiring an alternative, revealing a complex psychological landscape influencing political behavior.
The need for chaos is reminiscent of political nihilism, characterized by a desire to dismantle existing social and political structures for the sake of destruction.
Research indicates that people who feel threatened or disenfranchised are more likely to desire chaos, viewing the upheaval of established systems as a way to regain their status.
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