“Whatever role the structure of the Internet plays in radicalization, the root causes are still primarily sociological and political, and they will perdure and manifest themselves somewhere, somehow, no matter what YouTube suggests for your next video when you watch a Milton Friedman lecture.”

American columnist and author

Ross Gregory Douthat is an American columnist and author who has worked as a correspondent for CBS News’ 60 Minutes. He is known for writing on public affairs, culture, and religion, and his work has made him a familiar voice in American commentary. Alongside his column writing, Douthat has built a career as a journalist and essayist. His published work often turns to questions of faith, politics, and contemporary life, and his essays and commentary reflect that range. He has 102 quotes on the site.