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Ethics of Disinformation Storytelling
Stories shape how people feel, remember, and act. That’s why disinformation campaigns weaponize storytelling—not just to mislead, but to emotionally …
3 months ago
Disinformation and Narrative Architecture
Neil Sadler’s 2025 paper in Communication Theory reframes disinformation through a “hermeneutic realist” lens:
“Stories disclose realities rather than…
3 months 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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3 months 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 …
3 months ago
Erosion of Trust from Shutdown Threats
Psychological Impact of Repeated Shutdown Threats on Public Trust. Erosion of Institutional Trust
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3 months 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 d…
3 months 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 disinformatio…
3 months 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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3 months, 1 week 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 “s…
3 months, 1 week 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 …
3 months, 1 week ago