Incels, Algorithms & Online Radicalisation: How Extremism Takes Hold | Dr.Joe Whittaker / Part 2/3

How much do algorithms influence what we believe—and how much comes down to what we choose to watch? In Part 2, we explore how recommendation systems amplify extreme content, how YouTube and Telegram connect extremist communities, and why blaming the algorithm alone misses part of the picture. We also discuss the tradeoffs of removing harmful content, the tensions around free speech, and what platforms could do differently—from diversifying recommendations to helping people understand the financial incentives behind viral content.