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Beware of Radicalization through Misinformation
The spread of misinformation and radicalization was observed during the January 6 committee where people were bombarded with misleading emails multiple times a day, which had a significant impact on radicalizing individuals. The issue of elder abuse was highlighted, emphasizing the challenge of combating it as older individuals, despite having agency, may fall victim to caregivers manipulating them. This manipulation parallels the radicalization seen in politics where senior citizens could be swayed to believe they are protecting a cause.