Free Radical - Journey Into and Out of America's Most Violent Hate Movement
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the journey of a former neo-Nazi skinhead leader in this 58-minute conversation from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the roots of modern racism, hate, and the growing alt-right social movement. Discover how tragedy shook the speaker's old ideologies, leading him to become a prominent figure in de-radicalizing individuals from violence-based ideologies through his writing and the Free Radicals Project. Examine the phenomenon of white nationalism, its origins, and potential countermeasures. Gain insights into topics such as toxic masculinity, dysfunctional families, white genocide theories, and millennial theology. Learn about extremist groups like the Northern Hammerskins and the rise of online hate platforms. Reflect on personal experiences, including the impact of losing a brother, and discuss potential solutions to combat extremism. Join speakers Matt Thompson and Christian Picciolini as they weigh the scales of this complex issue and explore what can be done to address the growing threat of hate movements.
Syllabus
Intro
Childhood
Fighting
Toxic masculinity
A dysfunctional family
White genocide
Millennial theology
The Northern Hammerskins
Black Sammy
The Rise of Extremism
The Daily Stormer Style Guide
We Must Secure Our Borders
Comments
Weighting the Scale
Losing His Brother
What Can Be Done
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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