All the Sad Young Terminally Online Men

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Political violence is likened to a lightning bolt, emerging from a local 'weather system' created collectively by society.
Charlie Kirk's assassination highlights the role of online culture in political violence, with the killer's actions deeply embedded in internet memes and gaming references.
Social isolation, especially among young men, is identified as a significant factor in radicalization, with 'sedentary leisure alone' contributing to negative mental health.
Online engagement follows 'Four Dark Laws': negativity bias, extreme opinions, out-group animosity, and moral-emotional language, which amplify divisiveness.
The 'Need for Chaos' theory suggests some individuals, particularly the socially isolated, seek destruction as a form of recognition or status.
'Salad Bar Extremism' describes modern political violence as disorganized and ideologically eclectic, driven by isolated individuals rather than cohesive groups.
The internet's role in fostering violent rhetoric is critiqued, with calls for a more constructive online communication culture.
Despite the challenges posed by digital culture, there's a refusal to accept collective guilt for individual acts of violence, emphasizing personal responsibility.

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