I theorize semantic terrorism using Bourdieu, Foucault, Baulibard, and Pomerantsev, but stress its real-world relevance. Beyond abstract concepts, I gather concrete cases where emotionally loaded, socially charged, often AI-driven content is weaponized for political gain. Two recent Hebrew articles (translatable via Google) exemplify semantic terrorism in practice.
In our modern world, words can be weapons. Headlines, hashtags, and news cycles bombard us daily, shaping what we think and how we feel before we even realize it. This isn’t just a side effect of living in an information-saturated world — it’s what I call semantic terrorism: the deliberate use of language to manipulate […]
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In an age of overwhelming information, our brains rely on mental shortcuts, or heuristics, to process vast amounts of data. This blog explores how cognitive biases, fast thinking, and semantic manipulation affect our understanding of information, with a focus on fact-checking, media literacy, and strategies to manage cognitive overload.
“Semantic terrorism not only targets individuals but erodes the fabric of society, undermining trust and promoting extremism. In Israel, divisions among cultural sectors have intensified, with social media amplifying hostility. Activists face harassment and intimidation, leading to a climate of fear that stifles dissent and open discourse.”
In a world increasingly marked by semantic terrorism, we see language weaponized to exploit human vulnerabilities. This manipulation distorts individual interpretations of reality, undermining trust in institutions and societal norms. By tapping into existential terror, such tactics reveal how language serves as a tool of symbolic violence, shaping public consciousness for political gain
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