What if radicalisation doesn’t actually begin with ideology?
Drawing on behavioural economics, this episode explores concepts including:
• Pre-suasion
• Availability cascades
• Extremist influencers
• Extremist cascades
• Radicalisation as a spectrum rather than a linear pathway
• Why online ecosystems matter
• The role of dissuasion and “Presilience” in prevention efforts
The episode also examines why many current prevention approaches may not intervene early enough, particularly in online environments where influence, repetition, and social reinforcement shape belief formation and behaviour.
This podcast is part of the Nat Sec Press Podcast series, which breaks down academic research, books, and national security issues into concise, plain-English discussions.
Links:
The Radicalisation Spectrum, National Security Journal [OPEN ACCESS]:
https://nationalsecurityjournal.nz/the-radicalisation-spectrum-how-an-individuals-susceptibility-to-influence-not-ideology-incubates-radicalisation-towards-non-violent-and-violent-extremism/?ref=nicolematejic.com
Books mentioned in this episode:
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Disclaimer:
Views expressed are the author’s own and do not represent any affiliated organisations or institutions.
