How does a young person become radicalised? | Heart of the Matter podcast

Recently, two self-radicalised Singaporean youths – aged 15 and 16 – were picked up under the Internal Security Act (ISA). Why are teenagers as young as 14 becoming more interested in extremist religious content? What do online games have to do with this trend and how can family members spot red flags? Steven Chia speaks to Dr Omer Ali Saifudeen from the Singapore University of Social Sciences, Dr Mohamed Ali, co-chairman and counsellor with the Religious Rehabilitation Group and Nicholas Khoo, co-founder and former chairman of the Singapore Cybersports and Online Gaming Association.

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00:00 Introduction
1:31 What does becoming radicalised mean?
2:52 Myths on radicalisation
4:20 How significant is the role of family in deterring radicalisation?
7:28 Are youths able to discern between what they should and should not be looking at?
9:45 How did online platforms become tools for radicalisation?
14:20 How do we prevent youths from becoming radicalised?
16:02 Should game developers do more to moderate content?
21:10 What are the warning signs of radicalisation?
22:22 Who can parents turn to if they spot warning signs?
23:35 Does gender play a role?
24:19 Tips for parents

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