They are firmly convinced of their views, ‘immune’ to criticism and in extreme cases extremely dangerous: fundamentalists! Researchers want to understand why people become radicalized. The latest research also points to brain damage – and discovers exciting parallels…
What drives someone to fundamentalism, to a rigid set of beliefs that he simply cannot and does not want to give up? Clearly, depending on your constitution, your own life course and social environment can promote or prevent delusions in politics or religion. Perceived deficits and inner emptiness, feelings of inferiority, fear of failure, but also bullying and neglect (by healthcare providers) can ultimately open the door to radicalization.
Source: Krone
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