@TruthSandwich @Annaeus @Tilopa@convo.casa
From undertaking the prevent awareness course as part of safeguarding training, it seems that people are radiacalised as part of a grooming process.
They may feel left out of their circle of friends, if this is igored or not picked up, then this person may lose their confidence, self esteem or self worth. If I get things properly the grooming process takes advantage of this state of mind, and in this case the people grooming will make that person feel they belong in their group, then feel valued (after all they can spread the message further), slow process later that once rational person is now perhaps racist.
It is only when this is picked up by words or perhaps some actions that it is reported, hence we need to be aware of even the smallest things that could be part of a wider picture.
Problem is we can't do very much until there is a threat to harm others or they harm them selves.
@Annaeus @TruthSandwich @Tilopa@convo.casa
I won't be voting Tory next time, so they have at lost my vore, I don't seem to have loyalty to any one party and politics at least in terms of campaigning has not reached the fediverse as yet.
So once the manifestos have been published, hopefully we can disect them critially and see what they are going to do.
@zleap @TruthSandwich @Tilopa
A fascinating piece on a recent BBC science hour podcast described a study on why people vote the way they do. The result was unsurprising to anyone with an understanding of human biology. Social approval by a peer group is more important than evidence for most voters. If someone one's church all votes MAGA, that person is more likely to vote with them. We are highly tribal social animals, and what our tribe does is very important to many of us.