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Personal Trauma Fuels Radicalization
- Radicalization often follows traumatic family or economic events, not just media consumption.
- Personal losses can blend with political narratives to deepen extremist beliefs.
Core Needs Behind Radicalization
- Radicalization fulfills core human needs: security, significance, and connection.
- Loss of connection, especially familial, is key in driving individuals toward extremism.
Youth Activism in Seattle
- Andrew joined Seattle Solidarity after a police shooting near his home at age 12.
- He was immersed in anarchist ideas and activism during his youth.