POV: I'm 19. Here's how S’pore youths get exposed & react to extreme content online.
Exposure to certain content online has led some down rabbit holes.
A 19-year-old Singaporean reports on how young people are exposed to and react to extremist and violent content on the internet. Algorithmic recommendations and the allure of curiosity play a role in exposing youths to such material, often through memes and video edits. While some flag and report the content, it resurfaces elsewhere.
The Internal Security Department has documented instances of youths being exposed to Roblox gameplay recreating mass shootings and ISIS-style attacks. Exposure can lead to desensitisation and a sense of normalcy, but some view the content humorously or as entertainment. Ultimately, the responsibility to discern between harmless curiosity and support for extremist actions lies with the individual.
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