Letter

In response to Disarming extremism in the algorithmic age

Extremism and fanaticism of every kind

I hope that Amelie has an enriching experience at the UN and strongly support the intent of her work to eliminate extremism and fanaticism of every kind on social media.

The most serious kind is that promoted by various regimes around the world, not the least of which are Israel and the US. The algorithms that allow this state-sponsored extremism are far and away the most dangerous.

That is because the wealth and influence of these state sponsors vastly outweighs that of the many invaded and occupied communities and cultures around the world marginalised by the Western-created algorithms that Amelie rightly sees as responsible.

— Les Macdonald from Balmain NSW 2041