Tag: Misinformation

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    Understanding Floridi’s Fourth Revolution

    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.

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    Mass Gaslighting: A New Form of Terrorism

    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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    Decoding the Language of Semantic Terrorism

    Semantic terrorism refers to the deliberate manipulation of language and symbols to create confusion, distort perception, and control narratives. By breaking the bond between signifiers and their meanings, it destabilizes communication, erodes shared understanding, and amplifies polarization. This phenomenon operates in political rhetoric, media, and digital discourse, influencing social realities.