Good Faith Elizabeth Neumann on Violence Prevention, Safety, & True Security
Sep 25, 2025
Elizabeth Neumann, a former counterterrorism official at the Department of Homeland Security and author of *Kingdom of Rage*, discusses the alarming rise of political violence online. She highlights how radicalization flourishes in digital spaces, especially among youth involved in online gaming. Neumann sheds light on the importance of community and faith groups in combating extremist ideologies. She also critiques governmental responses and emphasizes the need for practical, grassroots actions rooted in love and purpose to prevent violence.
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Tactical Shift Toward Notoriety
- Political assassinations reflect a tactical shift from maximizing body count to seeking notoriety.
- Elizabeth Neumann warns this shift signals a fragile moment that could deepen national insecurity.
Behavior Over Belief For Detection
- Attackers' behaviors are similar regardless of ideological label, making detection easier.
- Neumann says focusing on observable behaviors, not beliefs, enables prevention efforts.
Radicalization Via Memes And Short Media
- Modern radicalization often lacks coherent ideology and is driven by nihilism and short-form media.
- Neumann notes radicalization now happens via memes, gaming culture, and brief content rather than deep texts.
