DescriptionThe webinar examined how digital platforms, particularly gaming communities, have become breeding grounds for extremist narratives. Speakers discussed: Radicalization Mechanisms: Extremist groups leverage anonymity, algorithms and echo chambers to exploit vulnerabilities.Grievances and Belonging: Alienation and a sense of nostalgic deprivation were identified as central to the radicalization process.Policy Challenges: The fast-paced evolution of gaming technology and the anonymous nature of online interactions present significant obstacles for policymakers.Related topicNew Technologies and the Online DimensionLinkWatch the video
