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Self-radicalization pre-draft
Lone-wolf terrorism describes someone who acts alone in a terrorist attack without help nor encouragement of government or terrorist organization. However, this form of terrorism has been linked to algorithmic radicalization. Through the facilitation of the internet, self-radicalization has become normalized through discussions and chat groups of social media. These echo-chambers create a space for discussions which would normally be viewed as unacceptable and too radical. However, the specific mechanisms of the internet which enables self-radicalization is still up for debate. DrPronoun (talk) 20:58, 30 September 2022 (UTC)

Plans to contribute "Algorithmic radicalization"
For the article "algorithmic radicalization", I would need to completely revamp the article as there is new research on social media search engines. The first thing I would focus on is the portrayal in the media and how consumers react after being aware of the maliciousness of social media companies. I'd also implement an additional section on Section 230 and how the immunity of the clause allowed social media companies to spread misinformation to rake in mass profit. I would still need to focus on building a more cohesive contents page as it is still too messy and make the article flow better.

I chose this article as it was a stub that combined the idea of echo chamber channels on the internet and how it perpetuates effect in politics over time. I also was compelled to write it as this term started to become a buzzword, while the article stated that this was still a phenomenon with not enough information to back it. After I found relevant studies to back this, I was convinced that I could rewrite the article to explain the concept of how algorithms change our political preferences.

DrPronoun (talk) 04:10, 5 October 2022 (UTC)