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Sara Wilford
Associate Professor in Computer Science and Informatics at De Montfort University whose research focuses on radicalisation and how middle-aged people engage with online extremist narratives.
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Dec 2, 2025
• 31min
Middle Rage – Inside the radicalisation of Britain’s 40-somethings
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Dr. Sara Wilford, an Associate Professor specializing in radicalisation, joins to discuss a startling trend: middle-aged individuals increasingly falling prey to online extremism. She explains why this demographic has been overlooked, highlighting life shocks that make them vulnerable. Sara contrasts their digital confidence with actual skills and argues for a nuanced understanding of the over-50s. She also addresses how anger and power can amplify extremist views, especially among influential middle-aged men, and outlines effective community-based interventions.
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