The article investigates the psychological concept of imprinting and its implications for understanding mass violence, particularly in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It argues that cognitive rigidity associated with ASD can solidify extreme overvalued beliefs, especially when paired with digital radicalization. Unlike what is commonly portrayed, mass violence is a gradual process rooted in deep cognitive wiring and environmental factors. The article highlights the importance of early cognitive interventions to mitigate the risks of extremist imprinting before these beliefs can escalate to violence.
Just as imprinting shapes attachment in animals, it can drive digital radicalization, extreme ideological beliefs, and ultimately social isolation in individuals with ASD.
Imprinting can lead individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder to adopt extreme overvalued beliefs that shape their worldview, which may result in violent actions as a culmination.
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