Milo Comerford

Milo Comerford, Director of Policy and Research at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, dives deep into the rapidly evolving landscape of online extremism. He emphasizes the alarming trend of youth vulnerability due to social media's role in providing identity and belonging. Milo critiques the UK's Prevent program, urging a shift towards addressing emotional environments rather than just policing content. He advocates for designing safer platforms, engaging bystanders, and adopting a public-health approach to mitigate risks effectively.