Modelling radicalization: how small violent fringe sects develop into large indoctrinated societies

We model radicalization in a society consisting of two competing religious, ethnic or political groups. Each of the ‘sects’ is divided into moderate and radical factions, with intra-group transitions occurring either spontaneously or through indoctrination. We also include the possibility of one gro...

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Main Authors: Martin B. Short, Scott G. McCalla, Maria R. D'Orsogna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2017-01-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
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Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsos.170678