Are We Becoming More Extreme? – A Sip and Scholar Lecture Night

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📅 Date: May 20, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00 PM📍 Location: Oria on King🎙️ Lecture "Are We Becoming More Extreme? Polarization, Radicalization, and the Future of Politics" 👨‍🏫 Speaker: Dr. Paul Elias

Are We Becoming More Extreme? Polarization, Radicalization, and the Future of Politics

Politics feels louder than ever—but is it actually becoming more extreme, or just more visible?

Across media, online spaces, and everyday conversations, positions that once lived at the margins now feel mainstream. Disagreement turns to outrage. Debate turns to identity.

In this lecture, Dr. Paul Elias will explore the forces driving polarization and radicalization—examining how social media, group dynamics, and political incentives can push individuals and societies toward more extreme views.

From echo chambers and misinformation to the psychology of “us vs. them,” we’ll unpack why division is intensifying—and what it means for the future of politics.

Because understanding how we got here might be the first step to figuring out where we’re going next.

Themes: politics · psychology · polarization · society

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Oria on King, 220 King Street West, Toronto, Canada

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