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Extremism
The process by which radical views or actions become more prevalent in society.
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Bassem Youssef argues that the Israeli military industry devalues human life by testing weapons on Palestinians in urban areas.
Youssef claims that extremism in Israeli society has increased due to power dynamics and media portrayal of violence.
He highlights the disparity in media narratives, questioning the value placed on different lives in conflict zones.
Youssef critiques the American political system as an oligarchy, with leaders more loyal to financial backers than voters.
He notes that Arabic's 22 dialects create division, while English unifies Arabs across regions.
Voices on extremism
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Go read
7 books and papers cited across these episodes.
For the specialist
What experts find new
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At the frontier
Still unresolved
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The thinkers
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