MD. SHAKIL SARKER

History and social science reveal that any ideology—whether religious beliefs, political doctrines, or individual-centered narratives like narcissism—tends to follow a similar pattern among its followers. The vast majority of adherents live ordinary, peaceful lives. They remain silent, inactive, and rarely engage in leadership struggles or seek power. Yet, within this large majority, a small minority becomes extremist. These extremists believe they are most suited for leadership and entitled to wield power. It is the actions of this small extremist minority that ultimately shape the trajectory of the entire group. The silent majority, often unknowingly, supports or enables these extremist activities, creating the social and psychological conditions necessary for the reproduction of extremism. Social scientists and historians refer to this phenomenon as the “Silent majority effect.” Historical and contemporary evidence shows that extremists are disproportionately responsible for organiz...