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Conspiracy? Or Incompetence?

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 39 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conspiracy Incompetence Policy Making Decision-making Governance
  1. Hanlon's Razor suggests not attributing to malice what can be explained by incompetence, a reminder to consider human fallibility.
  2. The intention behind dismissing failures as basic ineptitude is often to maintain trust in the system and those in power.
  3. Whether actions are driven by conspiracy or incompetence, what truly matters is the impact of those actions and the need for accountability.
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UNPAYWALLED: Renaud Camus part 2

Reactionary Feminist • 3 implied HN points • 18 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology Conspiracy Power Dynamics Cultural critique Political theory
  1. Renaud Camus is known for his controversial idea of 'the Great Replacement,' which has been heavily criticized by those who may not fully understand his work.
  2. The second part of the discussion explores 'replacism' as an ideology with new insights and interpretations from Camus' later writings.
  3. There are provocative ideas about power dynamics in politics, suggesting that some people might naturally prefer to follow rather than lead.

Spencer Longo: TIME

Do Not Research • 39 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Folklore Conspiracy Religion Cults
  1. The 'TIME' body of work by Spencer Longo visualizes millenarian anxieties through unconventional juxtapositions of text and images on old Time magazine spreads, reflecting on modern conspiratorial mindsets.
  2. The Sovereign Citizen movement includes groups like Moorish Sovereign Citizens, who reject US citizenship for alternative beliefs and create customized legal documentation with a Middle Eastern aesthetic.
  3. Cult systems like the Heaven's Gate utilized control tactics such as strict diets to maintain power over followers, leading to drastic actions like mass suicide in pursuit of spiritual ascension.

The Looting Conspiracy

The Corbett Report • 25 implied HN points • 27 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conspiracy Crime Retail Economy Policy
  1. Shoplifting and looting are increasing globally, causing businesses to shut down and leading to various explanations but none are addressing the core issue.
  2. Retailers adopting no-confrontation policies and implementing increased security measures in response to rising theft may be exacerbating the problem.
  3. To counter the technocratic solutions to shoplifting, individuals can support local businesses, engage in peer-to-peer transactions, and boycott stores with invasive security measures.

Mercola's Psychic Friends Network

Rounding the Earth Newsletter • 17 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Cults Mind Control Occult Spirituality Conspiracy
  1. Mercola has connections to a 'Psychic Friends Network' involving cult-like behavior and mind control.
  2. Kai Clay claims to be a channel for an ancient entity advising Mercola, leading to drastic changes in his company.
  3. The situation raises concerns about potentially dangerous guruism and reveals possible ties to both New Age beliefs and historical figures promoting questionable ideologies.

Twee Whistler: Conspiracy Advertisement Campaign

Do Not Research • 19 implied HN points • 11 Oct 22
🎭️ Culture Conspiracy Art Society Politics Capitalism
  1. The art installations based on the #Pizzagate conspiracy theory are a blend of fake-news ads and product placement, reflecting the nature of capitalism seeking profits.
  2. The images serve as projections of contemporary anxieties surrounding gender policies, child exploitation, immigration, and environmental issues.
  3. While conspiracy theories should not be condemned, addressing the root issues behind them can help prevent individuals from resorting to extreme actions out of feelings of powerlessness.

An eruption of the implicate order

Charles Eisenstein • 8 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Reality Narrative Conspiracy Myth Truth
  1. Encountering unexpected events can lead to a sense of synchronicity and connection to a deeper intelligence beyond everyday experiences.
  2. The traditional narrative of objective reality may limit our understanding of the world and our creative potential.
  3. Healing the world requires moving beyond existing stories and roles, embracing new perspectives, and treating others with openness and compassion.

TV Tuesdays 18: The CIA and JKF

Sex and the State • 18 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Conspiracy Intelligence Media Accountability
  1. Former CIA director Allen Dulles was involved in controversial actions and may have played a role in JFK's assassination.
  2. The defense establishment in the US has historically been focused on communism and tolerant of fascism.
  3. The power players in the US defense and intelligence sectors often come from similar elite backgrounds and may prioritize corporate interests over democracy.

A Discussion With Mike Church About the Taylor Swift Psyop Theory

Rounding the Earth Newsletter • 8 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Media Entertainment Music Conspiracy History
  1. Taylor Swift's connections and history suggest possible involvement in larger global manipulation networks.
  2. Speculation on the role and influence of celebrities, intelligence agencies, and global powers in shaping public opinions.
  3. Consideration of the psyops, surveillance, and propaganda aspects of entertainment industry interactions and political narratives.

UK MEDIA REGULATOR OFCOM GOES AFTER MARK STEYN, AND ME, FOR TELLING THE TRUTH

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 6 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Regulation COVID-19 Conspiracy Vaccines Free speech
  1. UK media regulator Ofcom censured Mark Steyn for sharing information from Pfizer documents about harm to women and babies.
  2. Ofcom found GB News in breach of broadcasting rules for not adequately challenging harmful claims made on air.
  3. Ofcom received over 26,000 complaints about COVID-related content and has opened several investigations into breaches.

Canadian intelligence's dirty little secret

Espionage& • 1 implied HN point • 21 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Intelligence Terrorism Espionage Investigation Conspiracy
  1. Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) destroyed valuable tapes after an aircraft bombing investigation, hindering the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) inquiry.
  2. CSIS failed to cooperate with the RCMP investigation, leading to wasting time, energy, and pursuing wrong leads in the case.
  3. Surjan Singh Gill, an agent of CSIS and co-conspirator in the Air India bombings, was never charged, indicating possible malice in CSIS's actions.

SKULDUGGERY AT THE VATICAN

Marlene’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jul 23
🌐 International Mystery Conspiracy Crime Religion Cover-up Investigation
  1. Dark deeds can happen even in places like the Vatican, hinting at unexplained disappearances and conspiracy theories
  2. The disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi in 1983 led to a complex web of theories involving the Vatican, terrorist organizations, and the mafia
  3. Recent developments, including a reopened investigation and revelations from a Netflix documentary, shed new light on the Orlandi case

#your #authentic #self

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jan 16
🕹 Technology Internet Conspiracy Photography Apps Mysteries
  1. Internet sleuth Daniel Luke started a website to explore the Halbach murder after watching 'Making a Murderer.'
  2. There was truth to the internet conspiracy that Michael Jackson wrote music for Sonic 3 as discovered by Sonic fandom.
  3. Gage Skidmore, a 22-year-old photographer, became widely known through crowdfunding and Creative Commons.

Caleb Cain: Millenarian Dreams of the Schizo-scene

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Spirituality Conspiracy Technology Politics Online community
  1. Millenarianism is a belief in a future societal transformation after which everything will change, often seen in societies facing cultural upheaval.
  2. Today's youth feels disenfranchised and turns to meme culture and radical politics to cope or fight back against societal issues.
  3. Schizo-posting is a blend of diverse ideologies and shared narratives, portraying a mix of anti-establishment, spiritual, and conspiratorial themes.

Carmelo Pampillonio: Excellent Information: Episodes 4 & 5

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
🎙 Podcasts Internet Conspiracy Content creation Current Events
  1. The podcast 'Excellent Information' explores the connection between internet content creation and conspiratorial thinking, focusing on the shared goal of relevance and entertainment.
  2. Conspiracy content often lacks narrative coherence but utilizes enough rhetorical continuity to captivate listeners, leading them into an impressionable state.
  3. The show features a mix of speakers and experts who interpret current events, offering unique perspectives on our networked future and encouraging listeners to follow along.

A matter of internet speculation

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 18 Sep 20
🎭️ Culture Internet Conspiracy Media Society Music
  1. People often invent boogeymen to ease their fears when faced with overwhelming challenges, even if these threats are mostly products of internet speculation.
  2. Right-wing conspiracies often focus on creating concrete villains like child traffickers and pedophiles during times of social upheaval to provide a target for battle.
  3. When feeling destabilized by change, people tend to look for a tangible enemy to fight against, leading to the emergence of internet boogeymen like looters, arsonists, and mad scientists.