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about a group of scientists who harness the power of AI and computer simulation to predict and prevent religious radicalization. It is a unique story-driven meditation on the complexity of societies, identity, multiculturalism, and technology. Many of the protagonists of the film are regular panelists and presenters at AAR such as Wesley J Wildman and LeRon Shults, and you can also see cameos from Ann Taves and Stephen Prothero, as well as Scott Atran, Mark Juergensmeyer, Harvey Whitehouse, Pascal Boyer, and Ara Norenzayan. It's a regular Religious Studies feast!
SIMULATING RELIGIOUS VIOLENCE
Format: Feature-length documentary
Status: Completed (ready for film festival submission)
Seeking: Festival placement, Broadcast/streaming/educational distribution
Description: An expert crew of computer scientists and religion scholars embark on a three-year project to apply computer simulation and modeling to find solutions to worldwide humanitarian crises. Called to action by the Boston Marathon Bombing and increasing religious extremist terrorist attacks in North America and Europe, the scientists develop cutting edge technology at their headquarters in research centers in Boston and Virginia as well as at a Norwegian university. The team eventually travels to refugee camps in Lesvos, Greece to understand and simulate connections between religious extremism and the refugee crisis. They use the powerful modeling and simulation methodology to develop policy recommendations for predicting and preventing religious radicalization and violence.
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Abstract for Online Program Book (maximum 150 words)
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An expert crew of computer scientists and religion scholars embark on a three-year project to apply computer simulation and modeling to find solutions to worldwide humanitarian crises. Called to action by the Boston Marathon Bombing and increasing religious extremist terrorist attacks in North America and Europe, the scientists develop cutting edge technology at their headquarters in research centers in Boston and Virginia as well as at a Norwegian university. The team eventually travels to refugee camps in Lesvos, Greece to understand and simulate connections between religious extremism and the refugee crisis. They use the powerful modeling and simulation methodology to develop policy recommendations for predicting and preventing religious radicalization and violence. For more information: So Fare Films