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Where Does The Aggression Really Begin?

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2151 implied HN points • 19 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Terrorism Violence Narrative control War Social justice
  1. The label 'terrorist' is often used to manipulate public perception and justify violence. Some groups or individuals may be labeled as terrorists while others are not, depending on their perceived alignment with power structures.
  2. Acts of violence by the powerful are often overlooked or justified, while retaliatory actions by those oppressed are labeled as terrorism. This double standard shapes our understanding of aggression.
  3. To create a fair society, it's important to recognize all forms of aggression and hold everyone accountable, not just those who are deemed a threat to the rich and powerful.

being honest about dishonesty

bad cattitude • 203 implied HN points • 28 May 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Scandals Social Science Progressivism Censorship Narrative control
  1. Dishonesty in academia has become a major issue, especially in progressive studies. Many researchers manipulate data to fit their narratives rather than focusing on truthful outcomes.
  2. There is a conflict between facts and the narratives some groups promote. This often leads to the suppression of real data to support specific ideologies or agendas.
  3. It’s important to question the integrity of studies that align closely with political beliefs. If researchers prioritize their ideologies over honest research, it can damage the credibility of science.

HyperNormalisation Is Breaking—What Happens When the System Can No Longer Hide the Truth?

Anima Mundi • 61 implied HN points • 01 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Discourse Government Systems Crisis Management Media influence Narrative control
  1. HyperNormalisation is when people pretend things are fine, even when they know problems are getting worse. This can lead to a false sense of security and misdirection.
  2. Leaders like Musk and Trump create simple narratives to distract from complex issues. They offer easy solutions instead of tackling real problems, making it harder for people to see the truth.
  3. We are facing multiple global crises, and we need to build a new system focused on regeneration and sustainability. A shift towards creating more energy and resources could lead to a more abundant future.

A Case Study in Epistemic Domination: Han Narrative Shaping in the People’s Republic of China

Hunter’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Narrative control Censorship National Security
  1. Dominant social groups use their power to define and control narratives of marginalized groups throughout history and around the world.
  2. In the People's Republic of China, the Han ethnic group dominates the narrative about minority groups like the Uyghurs and Tibetans through tactics like digital censorship and forcing 'Han ignorance' on ethnic minorities.
  3. The PRC 'otherizes' and 'Orientalizes' ethnic minorities, similar to historical Western Orientalism, shaping narratives in a way reminiscent of maintaining systems of oppression.
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