Online Radicalization and Extremism on Social Media Platforms

The chapter explores the impact of YouTube and social media on leading individuals towards radicalization through online communities, discussing the dehumanizing effects of online interactions and the promotion of conspiracy videos. It examines the role of algorithms in curating content and the challenges platforms face in combating radicalization. The chapter also criticizes biased behavior in journalism and expresses concern over the resurgence of hate movements in the digital age.