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Re:Stop that It’s not Tourette’s but a new type of mass soci... by shredprez on Tuesday December 06, 2022 @07:42PM (#33889237)
I don't think it's off-base to suggest individuals gravitate toward belief systems that address their anxieties, and that might be particularly true for reactionary extremism.

Completely agree on your second point though, the amplifying power of the internet aids all messages (without intervention, anyway).

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Re:Stop that It’s not Tourette’s but a new type of mass soci... by vkou on Tuesday December 06, 2022 @07:54PM (#33889319)
Sure, I suppose so, I'll agree that both factors are at play.

It has been objectively documented that anxiety has increased over the years, and I (And every other Tom, Dick and Harry) have subjective just-so-stories and complaints that will blame particular attributes of modern society on why more people are looking for these kinds of answers today than they were before.

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