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This breakdown of how coordinated psyops operate online is spot-on. What you're describing—using swarms of fake accounts to create a false sense of overwhelming agreement—is known as astroturfing.
- The Goal: Force a feeling of isolation or self-doubt in anyone asking questions.
- The Defense: Recognize the rage-bait trap. Foreign actors and influence campaigns rely on us taking the bait so algorithms boost their visibility.
As we approach the election, holding onto discernment, double-checking sources, and prioritizing real-world community over algorithmically boosted outrage are our strongest defenses
RE: how social media is being used by our enemies