High Functioning Autism and Internet Dangers, Part 2: Yes, Grooming is a Real Thing

In this episode, we look at the right-wing radicalism that has exploded online and its effects in the real world.  Ironically, many leaders and influencers in the movement, those who are most active and extreme in their online communities, are either autistic or at least self-identify as autistic.We use the book, Black Pill, by CNN correspondent Elle Reeve, as a guide to the alt right world.  Ms. Reeve did extensive reporting leading up to and after the Unite the Right Charlottesville demonstrations in 2017.  She was at the rally, and the book covers the events. Ms. Reeve’s reporting puts into plain language what research has been showing, that although the actual number of autistic kids who become radicalized may by relatively small, the effects on their families, communities and society in general can be profound.Thanks to soundimage.org for the free access to the AI generated music used in this podcast (https://soundimage.org/)