Young Men and Online Radicalization: Dissecting Internet Subcultures with Lee Fang, Katherine Dee, and Evan Barker
System Update with Glenn Greenwald
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The Dangers of Online Isolation
This chapter examines the detrimental effects of social isolation on youth, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, and its role in online radicalization. It discusses how adverse childhood experiences can lead young individuals to seek belonging in extremist subcultures and highlights the media's responsibility in portraying these complex issues. The conversation raises concerns about labeling online subcultures as dangerous without nuanced understanding, emphasizing the need for informed discourse to protect vulnerable individuals.
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