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The Spirituality Girly To Alt Right Pipeline

The Polyester Podcast

CHAPTER

From Hippies to Extremes: The Dark Side of Spirituality

This chapter examines how female hippies have evolved into promoting extreme ideologies, questioning the inclusivity and underlying contradictions within these movements. It highlights the influence of a specific influencer who presents vibrant aesthetics alongside divisive alt-right messages, revealing the dangerous blend of spirituality and conspiratorial thinking. The discussion connects these modern dynamics to broader societal issues, such as manipulative political narratives and the socio-economic factors that contribute to ideological extremism.

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