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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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Exploring Zoomer Sadism and Online Desensitization

This chapter explores the phenomenon of 'Zoomer sadism', highlighting how extensive online exposure has desensitized young people to violence and harmful content. It examines the role of platforms like Kiwi Farms and Discord in shaping a nihilistic worldview among youth, intensified by the isolation experienced during the COVID lockdowns.

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