Published Dec 15, 2015
Episode 13: Terrorism
Shankar Vedantam delves into the recruitment strategies and psychological draw of terrorist organizations, focusing on how they exploit youth idealism and personal grievances. By examining identity transformation and motivations beyond religious extremism, the episode sheds light on the role of social influence in radicalization.
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