Chapter
Understanding the Psychology Behind Recruitment into Extremist Groups
10:21 - 15:49 (05:27)
The podcast discusses the similarities in recruitment tactics among different extremist groups and the psychological factors that contribute to it, such as the need for belonging and connection. It also highlights the unfair burden placed on individuals who have been victims of abuse to bear the responsibility of healing and resilience.
Clips
The Theory of Enchantment emphasizes that practitioners must understand their self-worth and work from that place in order to address systemic issues such as abuse and revenge, rather than placing the burden solely on the survivors to fix the problem.
10:21 - 13:20 (02:58)
Summary
The Theory of Enchantment emphasizes that practitioners must understand their self-worth and work from that place in order to address systemic issues such as abuse and revenge, rather than placing the burden solely on the survivors to fix the problem.
ChapterUnderstanding the Psychology Behind Recruitment into Extremist Groups
EpisodeEnchantment with Chloe Valdary
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Lack of social psychological needs being met can create a void in life causing people to turn to extremist ways of thinking in order to feel a sense of belonging with others.
13:20 - 15:49 (02:29)
Summary
Lack of social psychological needs being met can create a void in life causing people to turn to extremist ways of thinking in order to feel a sense of belonging with others. Every single individual has insecurities that extremist groups can exploit to fulfill the need of something to belong to.