The Mosque Attacks in New Zealand
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PewDiePie and the Extremist Influence
This chapter explores the intertwined relationship between PewDiePie and online extremism, specifically how his phrase 'subscribe to PewDiePie' became associated with tragic events. It investigates the role of social media algorithms in promoting radical ideologies and the alarming shift towards extreme content in user recommendations. The discussion highlights the challenges faced by social media platforms in combating the persistence of extremist narratives and the dangers posed by their engagement-driven models.
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