Extreme overvalued beliefs (EOBs) are a key driver of most school and mass shootings, as opposed to traditional notions of delusions. They originate from grievances and become dangerously reinforced in online communities, creating an echo chamber for these ideas.
Online subcultures facilitate a contagion effect, where individuals share and amplify their extreme overvalued beliefs. This leads to a dangerous environment where individuals feel validate in their violent behavior.
The concept of extreme overvalued beliefs, as described by neuroscientist Carl Wernicke, helps differentiate between delusions and strongly held convictions shared within cultural groups, making understanding this phenomenon critical for threat assessment.
Threat assessment and management teams are essential in identifying and mitigating the risks associated with extreme overvalued beliefs, leveraging behavioral patterns to thwart potential acts of violence before they occur.
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