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Disinformation and Narrative Architecture
Neil Sadler’s 2025 paper in Communication Theory reframes disinformation through a “hermeneutic realist” lens:
“Stories disclose realities rather than simply reflect them.” This means even accurate co…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Narrative Sabotage_ The Role of AI
1. What Is Narrative Sabotage?
It’s not just lying — it’s rewriting the emotional arc of a story to manipulate belief and behavior.
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Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Narrative Framing and Disinformation
“Stories disclose realities rather than simply reflect them.” This means even accurate content can be ethically or referentially problematic if it’s woven into a misleading narrative arc. Disinformat…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Erosion of Trust from Shutdown Threats
Psychological Impact of Repeated Shutdown Threats on Public Trust. Erosion of Institutional Trust
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Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
The Dynamics of Power_ Silence and Strategy
Spectacle: Televised hearings, viral outrage clips, meme politics.The Cost
The more power operates through Silence, Strategy, and Spectacle,
The less democracy depends on truth, and the more it depends…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Framing Dysfunction_ The Impact of Disinformation Networks
The Paradox of Power
Governments often wear two hats:
Instigators of disinformation, using propaganda to consolidate control
Regulators of disinformation, passing laws that claim to fight falsehoods but…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
AI and the Creation of Conspiracies
AI isn’t just used to debunk conspiracies. It’s increasingly being used to create them, amplify them, and make them feel real
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Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
AI and Censorship Concerns
Beliefs & Concerns.
AI (or platforms using AI) suppresses or censors certain viewpoints
The belief: AI models or content-moderation algorithms will “silence” dissenting perspectives, especially on pol…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
The Algorithmic Trap_ How Social Media Prioritizes Engagement Over Truth
Distortion isn’t a side effect—it’s the product. The Algorithmic Engine
Social platforms are built to maximize time-on-site, not accuracy. Their core metric? Engagement—likes, shares, comments, watch …
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Echo Chamber Effect
When engagement replaces truth, distortion becomes profitable.
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Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago