The YouTube Evolution of Political Ideology

This chapter examines how an individual's political beliefs can evolve through exposure to diverse online content, specifically on YouTube. It highlights the impact of algorithm-driven recommendations that can steer users from liberal views to extreme right ideologies and back again, revealing the powerful role social media plays in shaping public opinion. Additionally, it explores the challenges of deplatforming extremist content and the importance of empathy and community in de-radicalization efforts.