The rabbit hole (conspiracy theories)
Psyop
Short for psychological operation — influence campaigns designed to shape beliefs or behaviour.
Real psychological operations exist in military and political history. Online, the label is also used loosely for almost any disliked narrative.
Ask what audience was targeted, what message was pushed, and what evidence shows coordination.
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Psyop · psyop · psyops · psychological operation · psychological operations
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