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AI and Government_ Myths and Realities
Conspiracy-adjacent narrative that’s currently trending online: that “AI is secretly running governments.” While there’s no evidence that machine lea…
3 months, 1 week ago
War as Theater_ Perspectives and Dimensions
War as Theater” is both metaphorical and literal—used by military strategists, philosophers, and conspiracy theorists to describe how war is staged, …
3 months, 1 week ago
MedBeds_ Fact or Fiction_
. The “MedBed” conspiracy is a potent remix of sci-fi aesthetics, wellness disillusionment, and political mythmaking.
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3 months, 2 weeks ago
Normalization of Conspiracy Rhetoric
What Is “Normalization of Conspiracy Rhetoric”?
It’s not just fringe anymore. Conspiracy rhetoric—once relegated to obscure forums or late-night radio…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Elected Autocracy
Democratically chosen leaders keep winning elections but hollow out liberal constraints—courts, media, civil liberties—until elections no longer prov…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
From Republic to Ruler_ America’s Authoritarian Crossroads
Political scientists Steven Levitsky and Lucan A. Way argue that the United States is transforming into a competitive authoritarian system—a system i…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Weaponizing Federal Agencies
Weaponizing Federal Agencies: The Department of Justice recently indicted former FBI Director James Comey, a frequent Trump critic, shortly after Tru…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Autocratic Ambitions_ Eroding Democracy
President Donald Trump's recent actions have sparked comparisons to authoritarian shifts seen in countries like Venezuela, Hungary, and Turkey. Analy…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Adaptation of Resistance in Repressive Environments
When expression is criminalized, resistance adapts — a deep dive
1) The repression–adaptation loop (how it tends to unfold)
Rule-making: Authorities ou…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Platform Liability in the Digital Age
Absolutely, Michael. Platform liability is becoming a frontline battleground in the fight over digital speech, algorithmic accountability, and state …
3 months, 2 weeks ago