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Exploring the 'Black Pill' and Online Community Ideologies
The chapter delves into the concept of the 'black pill' and its relation to the 'red pill' ideology within online communities, highlighting the deep sense of hopelessness and resignation it signifies for individuals. It discusses toxic online spaces rewarding cruelty, the challenges faced by online platforms in handling hate speech and child abuse material, and the connection between certain movements like the alt-right, Gamergate, and the prevalence of references to autism. The chapter also explores the history of 8chan, its expansion, and the origins and impact of Gamergate in the gaming community.