The monstrous-digital: Data necropolitics, social media, and the assassination of Brian Thompson
European Journal of Cultural Studies
Published online on December 31, 2025
Abstract
European Journal of Cultural Studies, Ahead of Print.
This research article examines the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the ensuing social media attention on the alleged shooter Luigi Mangione. I argue that the incident can be read as a cultural moment that captures the essence of ...
This research article examines the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the ensuing social media attention on the alleged shooter Luigi Mangione. I argue that the incident can be read as a cultural moment that captures the essence of ...