Online Radicalization and Parasocial Relationships: Behavioral Implications

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This paper examines the behavioral patterns that emerge from chronic online engagement, particularly within fan communities and radicalized groups. It explores how "Easter egg" behavioral patterns mimic psychosis and can manifest as aggressive online behavior. The text analyzes how immersive online experiences become integrated into an individual's core behavioral understanding, potentially leading to radicalization. Special attention is given to the mechanisms of group formation around shared delusions and the security implications of these phenomena.

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License: CC-BY-4.0