Alt-right pipeline
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Alt-right Pipeline[edit]
The alt-right pipeline is a conceptual model describing internet radicalization towards the alt-right movement. It posits that consuming right-wing content gradually increases exposure to far-right politics due to interconnected online communities and algorithms recommending similar content. This process is most commonly associated with YouTube.
Process[edit]
The internet allows individuals to alter their surroundings, gradually changing their beliefs. Alt-right members call this "taking the red pill," contrasting with the gradual radicalization described by the pipeline.[1][2]
YouTube, with its "Alternative Influence Network" of right-wing personalities, is a major element. Its algorithm recommends similar content, exposing users to extreme ideas.[3][1]
Content[edit]
The pipeline often begins with the intellectual dark web, overlapping with the alt-lite and alt-right communities. It targets angry white men, including incels, and those with self-doubt.[4][5]
Alt-right content spreads ideologies similar to earlier white supremacist movements, packaged differently for broader appeal.[6]
Psychological Factors[edit]
Radicalization involves normalization, acclimation, and dehumanization. Individuals adopt extreme beliefs under the guise of dark humor, becoming more open to extremist content over time.[1][2]
Loneliness, meaninglessness, and a lack of belonging make individuals susceptible. Online communities reinforce these beliefs, creating echo chambers.[7][8]
Concerns and Prevention[edit]
Internet radicalization correlates with increased domestic terrorism and lone wolf attacks. The alt-right pipeline has been linked to events like the Christchurch mosque shootings.[9][1]
Social media platforms have implemented measures to limit radicalization, such as banning extremist figures and rules against hate speech.[7]
Studies[edit]
Studies have found mixed evidence for the alt-right pipeline. Some support the radicalization process, while others find little evidence.[4][10][11]
References[edit]
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