This volume offers a crucial examination of right-wing extremism, supported by detailed empirical analyses of right-wing militants' experiences within and outside their organizations. Interpreting the present empirical data within their psychological theory of radicalization, the authors determine the commonalities and differences between instances of radicalization and derive policy-relevant implications to combat right-wing extremism.
How the need for closure has shaped history, determines our future and understanding it can transform your lifeHow much do we reply upon certainty? And, how does the way we deal with uncertaintyimpact our future and our lives?Uncertainty is one of the defining issues of our time. The stability we once had is disappearing, and fast. Vast changes in society are shifting our numbers of immigrants and refugees are upsetting the demographic, and the cultural and religious foundations of nations. Changing attitudes and approaches to employment, with an increase in freelance and temporary work undermines people's ability to plan for the future. And, there is an ever decreasing sense of trust in what once the government, the media, in education, religion, in medicine. Instead, the internet provides us with a wave of conflicting advice.When we can no longer make sense of the world together, insecurity takes over. We develop anxiety and confusion about our purpose, and in searching for certainty find it in autocratic leaders and populism. Democracy begins to fade as our uncertainty grows.If we are aware of our need for certainty, and understand why we behave instinctively in the way that we do, we can better understand how stress and pressure affects our decisions. We can shed light not only on historical trends but understand how we change those trends for the future.
The exploration of uncertainty reveals its profound impact on society, as traditional stability erodes due to demographic shifts, changing employment patterns, and declining trust in institutions. This environment fosters anxiety and confusion, leading individuals to seek certainty in autocratic leadership and populism, which threatens democratic values. By recognizing our instinctual need for certainty, the book encourages a deeper understanding of how stress influences decision-making and highlights the potential to reshape historical trends for a more secure future.