The Psychology of Radicalization: How Ordinary People Get Pulled to Extremes

Radicalization doesn’t start with hate — it starts with pain.In this episode of Built to Grow, Valdet Selimaj breaks down the psychology of radicalization and how ordinary people get pulled toward extreme beliefs without realizing it’s happening. This isn’t a political episode. It’s a human one.We explore why intelligence doesn’t protect us, how unmet needs like belonging and certainty are weaponized, how algorithms accelerate extremism, and why shame only pushes people deeper into rigid thinking.If you’ve ever wondered how people you once knew became unrecognizable — or how any of us could drift toward extremes — this episode offers clarity, nuance, and uncomfortable truth.Check out the blog post here: https://www.valdetselimaj.com/the-psychology-of-radicalization-how-ordinary-people-get-pulled-to-extremes/🎙️ Built to Grow with Valdet SelimajDevelopment that delivers.