Technological Seduction and Self-Radicalization

摘要: Many scholars agree that the Internet plays a pivotal role in self-radicalization, which can lead to behaviors ranging from lone-wolf terrorism participation white nationalist rallies mundane bigotry and voting for extremist candidates. However, mechanisms by facilitates self-radicalization are disputed; some fault individuals who end up self-radicalized, while others lay blame on technology itself. In this paper, we explore played technological design decisions online its myriad guises, encompassing extreme as well more forms. We begin characterizing phenomenon of seduction. Next, distinguish between top-down seduction bottom-up then situate both forms within theoretical model dynamical systems theory. conclude articulating strategies combatting self-radicalization.