The R.A.S.H. Mentality of Radicalization

Abstract In the study of process radicalization, precedence has been given to answering ‘how’ questions over exact qualification concept radicalization itself. What does it mean be radicalized? are cognitive entailments such state? features that make recognizable? We rely on a game theoretic model characterize essence what is radicalized. Our radicalized agent’s rational behavior elucidates his construal typical social transactions. further propose rationality mind entails calibration specifying modality thought we call R.A.S.H. mentality. It incorporates particular risk preference (that action always optimal) and attitude one’s temerity calls for requital) which both essential aspects mind. The mentality throw in new light core findings literature.