Tag: Paranoia
Paranoia as a Working Method: Anticipating Threats in IT, Part 1
Introduction to the series on paranoid perspective as a working method Dear Reader, today we begin an unusual series. This isn’t a series directly about conspiracy theories, although it is related through paranoia and a paranoid approach. The topic is broad, so today, I’d like to introduce you to the concept of controlled paranoia and show its benefits, risks, and ways of control.
So, let me take you on the long-promised journey into a world that can create not only overinterpretations and false leads but also, as I will show in this first article of the series, can become a working method under certain conditions.
read moreTag: Cybersecurity
Paranoia as a Working Method: Anticipating Threats in IT, Part 1
Introduction to the series on paranoid perspective as a working method Dear Reader, today we begin an unusual series. This isn’t a series directly about conspiracy theories, although it is related through paranoia and a paranoid approach. The topic is broad, so today, I’d like to introduce you to the concept of controlled paranoia and show its benefits, risks, and ways of control.
So, let me take you on the long-promised journey into a world that can create not only overinterpretations and false leads but also, as I will show in this first article of the series, can become a working method under certain conditions.
read moreTag: USA
SNIPPET 2437 New Season of The Coming Storm on BBC - Podcasts on Conspiracy Theories
To all fans of political conspiracy theories and those following the situation in the US, I highly recommend the English-language podcast series BBC The Coming Storm (link), which returns for its third season on September 11, 2024. In the first episode, Gabriel Gatehouse delves deeper into the world of American conspiracy culture. On the eve of the US presidential elections, Gatehouse explores how millions of Americans came to believe that their democracy has been taken over by a mysterious elite known as the Deep State.
read moreTag: The Coming Storm
SNIPPET 2437 New Season of The Coming Storm on BBC - Podcasts on Conspiracy Theories
To all fans of political conspiracy theories and those following the situation in the US, I highly recommend the English-language podcast series BBC The Coming Storm (link), which returns for its third season on September 11, 2024. In the first episode, Gabriel Gatehouse delves deeper into the world of American conspiracy culture. On the eve of the US presidential elections, Gatehouse explores how millions of Americans came to believe that their democracy has been taken over by a mysterious elite known as the Deep State.
read moreTag: Politics
SNIPPET 2437 New Season of The Coming Storm on BBC - Podcasts on Conspiracy Theories
To all fans of political conspiracy theories and those following the situation in the US, I highly recommend the English-language podcast series BBC The Coming Storm (link), which returns for its third season on September 11, 2024. In the first episode, Gabriel Gatehouse delves deeper into the world of American conspiracy culture. On the eve of the US presidential elections, Gatehouse explores how millions of Americans came to believe that their democracy has been taken over by a mysterious elite known as the Deep State.
read moreConspiracy Theory: Israeli Prime Minister Ignored Intelligence Warnings for Political Gain
What This Article Is About We will examine a conspiracy theory regarding the events of October 7, 2023, in Israel, which suggests that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, in light of political pressure and increasing calls for resignation, may have deliberately ignored intelligence warnings about a Hamas attack. These speculations are based on the assumption that the escalation of the conflict could serve to unite society around its leader. Key to refuting these claims will be a thorough investigation that clarifies the causes and circumstances related to the intelligence failure.
read moreTag: Podcasts
SNIPPET 2437 New Season of The Coming Storm on BBC - Podcasts on Conspiracy Theories
To all fans of political conspiracy theories and those following the situation in the US, I highly recommend the English-language podcast series BBC The Coming Storm (link), which returns for its third season on September 11, 2024. In the first episode, Gabriel Gatehouse delves deeper into the world of American conspiracy culture. On the eve of the US presidential elections, Gatehouse explores how millions of Americans came to believe that their democracy has been taken over by a mysterious elite known as the Deep State.
read moreTag: Deep State
SNIPPET 2437 New Season of The Coming Storm on BBC - Podcasts on Conspiracy Theories
To all fans of political conspiracy theories and those following the situation in the US, I highly recommend the English-language podcast series BBC The Coming Storm (link), which returns for its third season on September 11, 2024. In the first episode, Gabriel Gatehouse delves deeper into the world of American conspiracy culture. On the eve of the US presidential elections, Gatehouse explores how millions of Americans came to believe that their democracy has been taken over by a mysterious elite known as the Deep State.
read moreTag: Conspiracy Theories
SNIPPET 2437 New Season of The Coming Storm on BBC - Podcasts on Conspiracy Theories
To all fans of political conspiracy theories and those following the situation in the US, I highly recommend the English-language podcast series BBC The Coming Storm (link), which returns for its third season on September 11, 2024. In the first episode, Gabriel Gatehouse delves deeper into the world of American conspiracy culture. On the eve of the US presidential elections, Gatehouse explores how millions of Americans came to believe that their democracy has been taken over by a mysterious elite known as the Deep State.
read moreConspiracy Theories About PiS Part 1 - The War on Conspiracy Theories in Polish Politics
For the past six months, I have been gathering materials for my articles on various conspiracy theories surrounding Law and Justice (PiS), particularly the overarching conspiracy theory suggesting that PiS is a pro-Russian party, allegedly founded and controlled by Russian intelligence services. Today’s article kicks off a series on conspiracy theories surrounding PiS.
In this article, I will focus on Dawid Wildstein’s article Tusk Repeats Smolensk: Dawid Wildstein on Layered Propaganda published on niezalezna.
read moreCrazy Conspiracy Theories in the 2023 Polish Parliamentary and Senate Elections
The elections to the Polish Sejm and Senate in 2023, as well as the 2024 local elections, brought not only a wave of emotions but also a flood of disinformation and conspiracy theories that exploded in social media. Confederation politicians took the lead here. Based on the analysis and observations of @Nocny_Pingwin, we present a catalog of selected individuals who actively propagated conspiracy theories during the pre-election period.
The aim of this post is to show how disinformation can influence public opinion and how important it is to approach online content critically.
read moreFRAGMENT #2420 HAARP and Conspiracy Theories about the Aurora Borealis
Introduction to Conspiracy Fragments In today’s inaugural fragment, we will tackle information that electrified internet users in the second week of May. A solar storm and the solar wind reaching Earth were said to be the cause of increased aurora borealis activity. According to scientists, this could be observed in Poland and many other places around the world. Unfortunately, cloudy skies thwarted our observation plans.
Theory in Social Media Conspiracy theories quickly started to appear on social networks, questioning whether the solar storm generated such a phenomenon.
read moreBetween Fact and Opinion: The Role of the FSB in the 1999 Apartment Block Bombings
What is this article about Today, I would like to engage in a small polemic with myself and with a text by Adam Majchrzak, who is an analyst and mentor at the fact-checking organization demagog.org.pl. I undertake this polemic as an amateur and demonstrate through a specific example the problem with information analysis and how to draw consequences if information is discredited - in my opinion, it’s important to go further and ask why it is discredited.
read moreSupplement to the Big Pharma Conspiracy Theory Series - Table of Scandals
Introduction - How Many Cases are Similar to Purdue Pharma? The table below serves as an extension to the series of articles related to conspiracy theories surrounding big pharma, or the medical industry. In writing the series on Purdue Pharma and OxyContin, I reviewed numerous investigative articles from the US and documents from the US Department of Justice. At one point, I began to wonder how many cases resembled Purdue Pharma’s, where medical documentation was falsified, and tactics of discrediting and manipulation were employed?
read morePolice, Media, and the Conspiracy Theory Factory: How Disinformation Shapes Public Opinion
Behind the Scenes of Manipulation In today’s article, I’ll delve into the conspiracy theories emerging from media news influenced by the police. These news might be part of an operational game or a way for the authorities to shape public opinion. This narrative often paves the way for allegations, political conflicts, and even court cases.
If conspiracy theories and manipulated facts become the basis for legal proceedings, then we’re dealing with disinformation, a form of informational manipulation that culminates in a broader psychological operation.
read moreTag: BBC
SNIPPET 2437 New Season of The Coming Storm on BBC - Podcasts on Conspiracy Theories
To all fans of political conspiracy theories and those following the situation in the US, I highly recommend the English-language podcast series BBC The Coming Storm (link), which returns for its third season on September 11, 2024. In the first episode, Gabriel Gatehouse delves deeper into the world of American conspiracy culture. On the eve of the US presidential elections, Gatehouse explores how millions of Americans came to believe that their democracy has been taken over by a mysterious elite known as the Deep State.
read moreTag: Manipulation
A Parade of Hypocrisy: Crocodile Tears Over the Media
Introduction: Do Portals and Newsrooms Really Care About Defending Media and the Ethos of Journalism? Many of you may have heard solemn expressions of support for the protests by journalists and creators regarding the implementation of the EU copyright directive. There’s talk about the end of true journalism and news portals, about an unfair fight, and the struggle to survive in the market. All of this is expressed in alarmist and very serious tones.
read moreAI in Service of Conspiracy Theories and Paranoid Thinking
The Emergence of AI Sounds the Alarm at Google The appearance of LLMs, or large language models also known as AI, artificial intelligence, has caused significant turmoil around the world from employee layoffs and announcements of automation in certain industries, to questions about the future of humanity. AI has begun to change not only business, but has shown that by creating narratives and practically infinite content generation, it can cause a lot of disturbance in the world, and not only in the virtual one.
read morePolice, Media, and the Conspiracy Theory Factory: How Disinformation Shapes Public Opinion
Behind the Scenes of Manipulation In today’s article, I’ll delve into the conspiracy theories emerging from media news influenced by the police. These news might be part of an operational game or a way for the authorities to shape public opinion. This narrative often paves the way for allegations, political conflicts, and even court cases.
If conspiracy theories and manipulated facts become the basis for legal proceedings, then we’re dealing with disinformation, a form of informational manipulation that culminates in a broader psychological operation.
read moreOxyContin Part 1: The Conspiracy Theory Label as a Form of Discrediting Opponents Using Big Pharma as an Example
Abstract: In this article, we delve into how the label of ‘conspiracy theory’ was strategically used to discredit critics of Big Pharma, focusing on the case of OxyContin. Discover the manipulative tactics of Purdue Pharma, their pivotal role in the opioid crisis in the US, and the broader implications for society. Uncover the sinister interplay of discrediting opponents, redefining terminologies, and the sway of financial interests over public health.
read moreTag: Journalism
A Parade of Hypocrisy: Crocodile Tears Over the Media
Introduction: Do Portals and Newsrooms Really Care About Defending Media and the Ethos of Journalism? Many of you may have heard solemn expressions of support for the protests by journalists and creators regarding the implementation of the EU copyright directive. There’s talk about the end of true journalism and news portals, about an unfair fight, and the struggle to survive in the market. All of this is expressed in alarmist and very serious tones.
read moreTag: Google
A Parade of Hypocrisy: Crocodile Tears Over the Media
Introduction: Do Portals and Newsrooms Really Care About Defending Media and the Ethos of Journalism? Many of you may have heard solemn expressions of support for the protests by journalists and creators regarding the implementation of the EU copyright directive. There’s talk about the end of true journalism and news portals, about an unfair fight, and the struggle to survive in the market. All of this is expressed in alarmist and very serious tones.
read moreSNIPPET #2426: Google Responds to Creators Protests: Presentation of Arguments
The dominance of Google, Apple, Netflix, Amazon, and Facebook contributes to the rise of conspiracy theories. Therefore, today’s article, though not strictly about conspiracy theories, is an essential element of the ongoing discussions at dadalo.pl.
On July 3, 2024, the Polish branch of Google responded in a letter to the creators’ protests concerning the Copyright Directive in the Digital Single Market and legislative amendments. This fragment complements an article I will publish regarding hypocrisy.
read moreGoogle Index as a Digital Palimpsest - The Disappearance of Information on the Internet
The relentless, real-time tsunami of information creates perfect conditions for the spread of false stories, theories, conspiracy narratives, and leaks. Cognitive biases and mental shortcuts facilitate their further transmission. (Loc 1802) Ronald J. Deibert Wielka inwigilacja. (this is translation from polish edition)
Today’s post was inspired by reading several books, which I’ll mention, and listening to interviews including one with Piotr Pytlakowski, who wrote The Zone of Oblivion about the disappearing and erasing of the history of Polish Jews.
read moreTag: Big Tech
A Parade of Hypocrisy: Crocodile Tears Over the Media
Introduction: Do Portals and Newsrooms Really Care About Defending Media and the Ethos of Journalism? Many of you may have heard solemn expressions of support for the protests by journalists and creators regarding the implementation of the EU copyright directive. There’s talk about the end of true journalism and news portals, about an unfair fight, and the struggle to survive in the market. All of this is expressed in alarmist and very serious tones.
read moreGoogle Index as a Digital Palimpsest - The Disappearance of Information on the Internet
The relentless, real-time tsunami of information creates perfect conditions for the spread of false stories, theories, conspiracy narratives, and leaks. Cognitive biases and mental shortcuts facilitate their further transmission. (Loc 1802) Ronald J. Deibert Wielka inwigilacja. (this is translation from polish edition)
Today’s post was inspired by reading several books, which I’ll mention, and listening to interviews including one with Piotr Pytlakowski, who wrote The Zone of Oblivion about the disappearing and erasing of the history of Polish Jews.
read moreTag: Russia
SNIPPET #2423 Kwaśniewski - PiS is Neither Pro-Russian nor an Operation of Russian Intelligence
Podcast Interview with Kwaśniewski In today’s fragment, a short topic. I was listening to a podcast on Spotify: Aleksander Kwaśniewski: everyone is accusing everyone of being an agent where the former president stated that the current witch hunt and mass accusations of people being Russian agents are part of political warfare, and one cannot say that Law and Justice is pro-Russian or, as I understood, controlled by Russia.
Aleksander Kwaśniewski: We’ll see what the outcome will be.
read moreConspiracy Theories About PiS Part 1 - The War on Conspiracy Theories in Polish Politics
For the past six months, I have been gathering materials for my articles on various conspiracy theories surrounding Law and Justice (PiS), particularly the overarching conspiracy theory suggesting that PiS is a pro-Russian party, allegedly founded and controlled by Russian intelligence services. Today’s article kicks off a series on conspiracy theories surrounding PiS.
In this article, I will focus on Dawid Wildstein’s article Tusk Repeats Smolensk: Dawid Wildstein on Layered Propaganda published on niezalezna.
read moreBetween Fact and Opinion: The Role of the FSB in the 1999 Apartment Block Bombings
What is this article about Today, I would like to engage in a small polemic with myself and with a text by Adam Majchrzak, who is an analyst and mentor at the fact-checking organization demagog.org.pl. I undertake this polemic as an amateur and demonstrate through a specific example the problem with information analysis and how to draw consequences if information is discredited - in my opinion, it’s important to go further and ask why it is discredited.
read moreTag: Law and Justice
SNIPPET #2423 Kwaśniewski - PiS is Neither Pro-Russian nor an Operation of Russian Intelligence
Podcast Interview with Kwaśniewski In today’s fragment, a short topic. I was listening to a podcast on Spotify: Aleksander Kwaśniewski: everyone is accusing everyone of being an agent where the former president stated that the current witch hunt and mass accusations of people being Russian agents are part of political warfare, and one cannot say that Law and Justice is pro-Russian or, as I understood, controlled by Russia.
Aleksander Kwaśniewski: We’ll see what the outcome will be.
read moreTag: Conspiracy Theory
SNIPPET #2423 Kwaśniewski - PiS is Neither Pro-Russian nor an Operation of Russian Intelligence
Podcast Interview with Kwaśniewski In today’s fragment, a short topic. I was listening to a podcast on Spotify: Aleksander Kwaśniewski: everyone is accusing everyone of being an agent where the former president stated that the current witch hunt and mass accusations of people being Russian agents are part of political warfare, and one cannot say that Law and Justice is pro-Russian or, as I understood, controlled by Russia.
Aleksander Kwaśniewski: We’ll see what the outcome will be.
read moreConspiracy Theory: Israeli Prime Minister Ignored Intelligence Warnings for Political Gain
What This Article Is About We will examine a conspiracy theory regarding the events of October 7, 2023, in Israel, which suggests that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, in light of political pressure and increasing calls for resignation, may have deliberately ignored intelligence warnings about a Hamas attack. These speculations are based on the assumption that the escalation of the conflict could serve to unite society around its leader. Key to refuting these claims will be a thorough investigation that clarifies the causes and circumstances related to the intelligence failure.
read moreOxyContin Part 1: The Conspiracy Theory Label as a Form of Discrediting Opponents Using Big Pharma as an Example
Abstract: In this article, we delve into how the label of ‘conspiracy theory’ was strategically used to discredit critics of Big Pharma, focusing on the case of OxyContin. Discover the manipulative tactics of Purdue Pharma, their pivotal role in the opioid crisis in the US, and the broader implications for society. Uncover the sinister interplay of discrediting opponents, redefining terminologies, and the sway of financial interests over public health.
read moreTag: Aleksander Kwaśniewski
SNIPPET #2423 Kwaśniewski - PiS is Neither Pro-Russian nor an Operation of Russian Intelligence
Podcast Interview with Kwaśniewski In today’s fragment, a short topic. I was listening to a podcast on Spotify: Aleksander Kwaśniewski: everyone is accusing everyone of being an agent where the former president stated that the current witch hunt and mass accusations of people being Russian agents are part of political warfare, and one cannot say that Law and Justice is pro-Russian or, as I understood, controlled by Russia.
Aleksander Kwaśniewski: We’ll see what the outcome will be.
read moreTag: Piotr Pytel
Conspiracy Theories About PiS Part 1 - The War on Conspiracy Theories in Polish Politics
For the past six months, I have been gathering materials for my articles on various conspiracy theories surrounding Law and Justice (PiS), particularly the overarching conspiracy theory suggesting that PiS is a pro-Russian party, allegedly founded and controlled by Russian intelligence services. Today’s article kicks off a series on conspiracy theories surrounding PiS.
In this article, I will focus on Dawid Wildstein’s article Tusk Repeats Smolensk: Dawid Wildstein on Layered Propaganda published on niezalezna.
read moreTag: Magdalena Środa
Conspiracy Theories About PiS Part 1 - The War on Conspiracy Theories in Polish Politics
For the past six months, I have been gathering materials for my articles on various conspiracy theories surrounding Law and Justice (PiS), particularly the overarching conspiracy theory suggesting that PiS is a pro-Russian party, allegedly founded and controlled by Russian intelligence services. Today’s article kicks off a series on conspiracy theories surrounding PiS.
In this article, I will focus on Dawid Wildstein’s article Tusk Repeats Smolensk: Dawid Wildstein on Layered Propaganda published on niezalezna.
read moreTag: Donald Tusk
Conspiracy Theories About PiS Part 1 - The War on Conspiracy Theories in Polish Politics
For the past six months, I have been gathering materials for my articles on various conspiracy theories surrounding Law and Justice (PiS), particularly the overarching conspiracy theory suggesting that PiS is a pro-Russian party, allegedly founded and controlled by Russian intelligence services. Today’s article kicks off a series on conspiracy theories surrounding PiS.
In this article, I will focus on Dawid Wildstein’s article Tusk Repeats Smolensk: Dawid Wildstein on Layered Propaganda published on niezalezna.
read moreTag: Planned Obsolescence
SNIPPET #2421 Planned Obsolescence and the Bearing Problem in BEKO Washing Machines?
I haven’t written about conspiracy theories related to planned obsolescence in products before. Today’s example is worth examining to show that some theories, when falsifiable (verifiable), can turn out to be true. In such cases, they stop being conspiracy theories and become simple facts. This is what happened with the dishonest practices and collusion of appliance manufacturers.
What is Planned Obsolescence? Planned obsolescence is a strategy used by manufacturers to design products in such a way that they have limited durability or become obsolete after a certain period.
read moreTag: Disinformation
Crazy Conspiracy Theories in the 2023 Polish Parliamentary and Senate Elections
The elections to the Polish Sejm and Senate in 2023, as well as the 2024 local elections, brought not only a wave of emotions but also a flood of disinformation and conspiracy theories that exploded in social media. Confederation politicians took the lead here. Based on the analysis and observations of @Nocny_Pingwin, we present a catalog of selected individuals who actively propagated conspiracy theories during the pre-election period.
The aim of this post is to show how disinformation can influence public opinion and how important it is to approach online content critically.
read moreActivism in the Shadow of Cognitive Biases and Confirmation Bias
Today’s article was created after 3 months of activity and contact with activists and community workers. I must admit that this activity caused my absence from the blog. I won’t be able to publicly boast about my successes. Conversations with activists and people involved as local community workers resulted in a series of texts, the first of which I present today.
The Case of Adam Pustelnik: Cognitive Biases in Practice Let’s start with cognitive biases resulting from a lack of technological knowledge or low technical skills.
read moreBetween Innovation and Disinformation - An Analysis of the Market for Books Generated by Artificial Intelligence
What the Article is About In today’s article, I will discuss the results of my research on AI-generated content published as books. Is the Polish publishing market being inundated with junk AI-generated publications, with fabricated, non-existent bibliographies and content of dubious scientific quality? In an era of disinformation, are renowned bookstores like HELION, PWN, and subscription services like Empik GO distributing and stocking such books in their offer, thereby contributing, knowingly or not, to misinformation?
read moreTag: Confederation
Crazy Conspiracy Theories in the 2023 Polish Parliamentary and Senate Elections
The elections to the Polish Sejm and Senate in 2023, as well as the 2024 local elections, brought not only a wave of emotions but also a flood of disinformation and conspiracy theories that exploded in social media. Confederation politicians took the lead here. Based on the analysis and observations of @Nocny_Pingwin, we present a catalog of selected individuals who actively propagated conspiracy theories during the pre-election period.
The aim of this post is to show how disinformation can influence public opinion and how important it is to approach online content critically.
read moreTag: 2023 Elections
Crazy Conspiracy Theories in the 2023 Polish Parliamentary and Senate Elections
The elections to the Polish Sejm and Senate in 2023, as well as the 2024 local elections, brought not only a wave of emotions but also a flood of disinformation and conspiracy theories that exploded in social media. Confederation politicians took the lead here. Based on the analysis and observations of @Nocny_Pingwin, we present a catalog of selected individuals who actively propagated conspiracy theories during the pre-election period.
The aim of this post is to show how disinformation can influence public opinion and how important it is to approach online content critically.
read moreTag: Solar Storm
FRAGMENT #2420 HAARP and Conspiracy Theories about the Aurora Borealis
Introduction to Conspiracy Fragments In today’s inaugural fragment, we will tackle information that electrified internet users in the second week of May. A solar storm and the solar wind reaching Earth were said to be the cause of increased aurora borealis activity. According to scientists, this could be observed in Poland and many other places around the world. Unfortunately, cloudy skies thwarted our observation plans.
Theory in Social Media Conspiracy theories quickly started to appear on social networks, questioning whether the solar storm generated such a phenomenon.
read moreTag: HAARP
FRAGMENT #2420 HAARP and Conspiracy Theories about the Aurora Borealis
Introduction to Conspiracy Fragments In today’s inaugural fragment, we will tackle information that electrified internet users in the second week of May. A solar storm and the solar wind reaching Earth were said to be the cause of increased aurora borealis activity. According to scientists, this could be observed in Poland and many other places around the world. Unfortunately, cloudy skies thwarted our observation plans.
Theory in Social Media Conspiracy theories quickly started to appear on social networks, questioning whether the solar storm generated such a phenomenon.
read moreTag: Aurora Borealis
FRAGMENT #2420 HAARP and Conspiracy Theories about the Aurora Borealis
Introduction to Conspiracy Fragments In today’s inaugural fragment, we will tackle information that electrified internet users in the second week of May. A solar storm and the solar wind reaching Earth were said to be the cause of increased aurora borealis activity. According to scientists, this could be observed in Poland and many other places around the world. Unfortunately, cloudy skies thwarted our observation plans.
Theory in Social Media Conspiracy theories quickly started to appear on social networks, questioning whether the solar storm generated such a phenomenon.
read moreTag: Confirmation Bias
Activism in the Shadow of Cognitive Biases and Confirmation Bias
Today’s article was created after 3 months of activity and contact with activists and community workers. I must admit that this activity caused my absence from the blog. I won’t be able to publicly boast about my successes. Conversations with activists and people involved as local community workers resulted in a series of texts, the first of which I present today.
The Case of Adam Pustelnik: Cognitive Biases in Practice Let’s start with cognitive biases resulting from a lack of technological knowledge or low technical skills.
read moreTag: Cognitive Biases
Activism in the Shadow of Cognitive Biases and Confirmation Bias
Today’s article was created after 3 months of activity and contact with activists and community workers. I must admit that this activity caused my absence from the blog. I won’t be able to publicly boast about my successes. Conversations with activists and people involved as local community workers resulted in a series of texts, the first of which I present today.
The Case of Adam Pustelnik: Cognitive Biases in Practice Let’s start with cognitive biases resulting from a lack of technological knowledge or low technical skills.
read moreTag: Activism
Activism in the Shadow of Cognitive Biases and Confirmation Bias
Today’s article was created after 3 months of activity and contact with activists and community workers. I must admit that this activity caused my absence from the blog. I won’t be able to publicly boast about my successes. Conversations with activists and people involved as local community workers resulted in a series of texts, the first of which I present today.
The Case of Adam Pustelnik: Cognitive Biases in Practice Let’s start with cognitive biases resulting from a lack of technological knowledge or low technical skills.
read moreTag: Seo
Google Index as a Digital Palimpsest - The Disappearance of Information on the Internet
The relentless, real-time tsunami of information creates perfect conditions for the spread of false stories, theories, conspiracy narratives, and leaks. Cognitive biases and mental shortcuts facilitate their further transmission. (Loc 1802) Ronald J. Deibert Wielka inwigilacja. (this is translation from polish edition)
Today’s post was inspired by reading several books, which I’ll mention, and listening to interviews including one with Piotr Pytlakowski, who wrote The Zone of Oblivion about the disappearing and erasing of the history of Polish Jews.
read moreBetween Innovation and Disinformation - An Analysis of the Market for Books Generated by Artificial Intelligence
What the Article is About In today’s article, I will discuss the results of my research on AI-generated content published as books. Is the Polish publishing market being inundated with junk AI-generated publications, with fabricated, non-existent bibliographies and content of dubious scientific quality? In an era of disinformation, are renowned bookstores like HELION, PWN, and subscription services like Empik GO distributing and stocking such books in their offer, thereby contributing, knowingly or not, to misinformation?
read moreAI in Service of Conspiracy Theories and Paranoid Thinking
The Emergence of AI Sounds the Alarm at Google The appearance of LLMs, or large language models also known as AI, artificial intelligence, has caused significant turmoil around the world from employee layoffs and announcements of automation in certain industries, to questions about the future of humanity. AI has begun to change not only business, but has shown that by creating narratives and practically infinite content generation, it can cause a lot of disturbance in the world, and not only in the virtual one.
read moreTag: Internet Archive
Google Index as a Digital Palimpsest - The Disappearance of Information on the Internet
The relentless, real-time tsunami of information creates perfect conditions for the spread of false stories, theories, conspiracy narratives, and leaks. Cognitive biases and mental shortcuts facilitate their further transmission. (Loc 1802) Ronald J. Deibert Wielka inwigilacja. (this is translation from polish edition)
Today’s post was inspired by reading several books, which I’ll mention, and listening to interviews including one with Piotr Pytlakowski, who wrote The Zone of Oblivion about the disappearing and erasing of the history of Polish Jews.
read moreTag: Spam
Between Innovation and Disinformation - An Analysis of the Market for Books Generated by Artificial Intelligence
What the Article is About In today’s article, I will discuss the results of my research on AI-generated content published as books. Is the Polish publishing market being inundated with junk AI-generated publications, with fabricated, non-existent bibliographies and content of dubious scientific quality? In an era of disinformation, are renowned bookstores like HELION, PWN, and subscription services like Empik GO distributing and stocking such books in their offer, thereby contributing, knowingly or not, to misinformation?
read moreTag: Artificial Intelligence
Between Innovation and Disinformation - An Analysis of the Market for Books Generated by Artificial Intelligence
What the Article is About In today’s article, I will discuss the results of my research on AI-generated content published as books. Is the Polish publishing market being inundated with junk AI-generated publications, with fabricated, non-existent bibliographies and content of dubious scientific quality? In an era of disinformation, are renowned bookstores like HELION, PWN, and subscription services like Empik GO distributing and stocking such books in their offer, thereby contributing, knowingly or not, to misinformation?
read moreTag: Ai
Between Innovation and Disinformation - An Analysis of the Market for Books Generated by Artificial Intelligence
What the Article is About In today’s article, I will discuss the results of my research on AI-generated content published as books. Is the Polish publishing market being inundated with junk AI-generated publications, with fabricated, non-existent bibliographies and content of dubious scientific quality? In an era of disinformation, are renowned bookstores like HELION, PWN, and subscription services like Empik GO distributing and stocking such books in their offer, thereby contributing, knowingly or not, to misinformation?
read moreAI in Service of Conspiracy Theories and Paranoid Thinking
The Emergence of AI Sounds the Alarm at Google The appearance of LLMs, or large language models also known as AI, artificial intelligence, has caused significant turmoil around the world from employee layoffs and announcements of automation in certain industries, to questions about the future of humanity. AI has begun to change not only business, but has shown that by creating narratives and practically infinite content generation, it can cause a lot of disturbance in the world, and not only in the virtual one.
read moreTag: Israel
Conspiracy Theory: Israeli Prime Minister Ignored Intelligence Warnings for Political Gain
What This Article Is About We will examine a conspiracy theory regarding the events of October 7, 2023, in Israel, which suggests that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, in light of political pressure and increasing calls for resignation, may have deliberately ignored intelligence warnings about a Hamas attack. These speculations are based on the assumption that the escalation of the conflict could serve to unite society around its leader. Key to refuting these claims will be a thorough investigation that clarifies the causes and circumstances related to the intelligence failure.
read moreTag: Intelligence
Conspiracy Theory: Israeli Prime Minister Ignored Intelligence Warnings for Political Gain
What This Article Is About We will examine a conspiracy theory regarding the events of October 7, 2023, in Israel, which suggests that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, in light of political pressure and increasing calls for resignation, may have deliberately ignored intelligence warnings about a Hamas attack. These speculations are based on the assumption that the escalation of the conflict could serve to unite society around its leader. Key to refuting these claims will be a thorough investigation that clarifies the causes and circumstances related to the intelligence failure.
read moreTag: Conflict
Conspiracy Theory: Israeli Prime Minister Ignored Intelligence Warnings for Political Gain
What This Article Is About We will examine a conspiracy theory regarding the events of October 7, 2023, in Israel, which suggests that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, in light of political pressure and increasing calls for resignation, may have deliberately ignored intelligence warnings about a Hamas attack. These speculations are based on the assumption that the escalation of the conflict could serve to unite society around its leader. Key to refuting these claims will be a thorough investigation that clarifies the causes and circumstances related to the intelligence failure.
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AI in Service of Conspiracy Theories and Paranoid Thinking
The Emergence of AI Sounds the Alarm at Google The appearance of LLMs, or large language models also known as AI, artificial intelligence, has caused significant turmoil around the world from employee layoffs and announcements of automation in certain industries, to questions about the future of humanity. AI has begun to change not only business, but has shown that by creating narratives and practically infinite content generation, it can cause a lot of disturbance in the world, and not only in the virtual one.
read moreTag: Purdue Pharma
Supplement to the Big Pharma Conspiracy Theory Series - Table of Scandals
Introduction - How Many Cases are Similar to Purdue Pharma? The table below serves as an extension to the series of articles related to conspiracy theories surrounding big pharma, or the medical industry. In writing the series on Purdue Pharma and OxyContin, I reviewed numerous investigative articles from the US and documents from the US Department of Justice. At one point, I began to wonder how many cases resembled Purdue Pharma’s, where medical documentation was falsified, and tactics of discrediting and manipulation were employed?
read moreOxyContin Part 1: The Conspiracy Theory Label as a Form of Discrediting Opponents Using Big Pharma as an Example
Abstract: In this article, we delve into how the label of ‘conspiracy theory’ was strategically used to discredit critics of Big Pharma, focusing on the case of OxyContin. Discover the manipulative tactics of Purdue Pharma, their pivotal role in the opioid crisis in the US, and the broader implications for society. Uncover the sinister interplay of discrediting opponents, redefining terminologies, and the sway of financial interests over public health.
read moreTag: Pfizer
Supplement to the Big Pharma Conspiracy Theory Series - Table of Scandals
Introduction - How Many Cases are Similar to Purdue Pharma? The table below serves as an extension to the series of articles related to conspiracy theories surrounding big pharma, or the medical industry. In writing the series on Purdue Pharma and OxyContin, I reviewed numerous investigative articles from the US and documents from the US Department of Justice. At one point, I began to wonder how many cases resembled Purdue Pharma’s, where medical documentation was falsified, and tactics of discrediting and manipulation were employed?
read moreTag: Novartis
Supplement to the Big Pharma Conspiracy Theory Series - Table of Scandals
Introduction - How Many Cases are Similar to Purdue Pharma? The table below serves as an extension to the series of articles related to conspiracy theories surrounding big pharma, or the medical industry. In writing the series on Purdue Pharma and OxyContin, I reviewed numerous investigative articles from the US and documents from the US Department of Justice. At one point, I began to wonder how many cases resembled Purdue Pharma’s, where medical documentation was falsified, and tactics of discrediting and manipulation were employed?
read moreTag: Johnson & Johnson
Supplement to the Big Pharma Conspiracy Theory Series - Table of Scandals
Introduction - How Many Cases are Similar to Purdue Pharma? The table below serves as an extension to the series of articles related to conspiracy theories surrounding big pharma, or the medical industry. In writing the series on Purdue Pharma and OxyContin, I reviewed numerous investigative articles from the US and documents from the US Department of Justice. At one point, I began to wonder how many cases resembled Purdue Pharma’s, where medical documentation was falsified, and tactics of discrediting and manipulation were employed?
read moreTag: GlaxoSmithKline
Supplement to the Big Pharma Conspiracy Theory Series - Table of Scandals
Introduction - How Many Cases are Similar to Purdue Pharma? The table below serves as an extension to the series of articles related to conspiracy theories surrounding big pharma, or the medical industry. In writing the series on Purdue Pharma and OxyContin, I reviewed numerous investigative articles from the US and documents from the US Department of Justice. At one point, I began to wonder how many cases resembled Purdue Pharma’s, where medical documentation was falsified, and tactics of discrediting and manipulation were employed?
read moreTag: Big Pharma
Supplement to the Big Pharma Conspiracy Theory Series - Table of Scandals
Introduction - How Many Cases are Similar to Purdue Pharma? The table below serves as an extension to the series of articles related to conspiracy theories surrounding big pharma, or the medical industry. In writing the series on Purdue Pharma and OxyContin, I reviewed numerous investigative articles from the US and documents from the US Department of Justice. At one point, I began to wonder how many cases resembled Purdue Pharma’s, where medical documentation was falsified, and tactics of discrediting and manipulation were employed?
read moreOxyContin Part 1: The Conspiracy Theory Label as a Form of Discrediting Opponents Using Big Pharma as an Example
Abstract: In this article, we delve into how the label of ‘conspiracy theory’ was strategically used to discredit critics of Big Pharma, focusing on the case of OxyContin. Discover the manipulative tactics of Purdue Pharma, their pivotal role in the opioid crisis in the US, and the broader implications for society. Uncover the sinister interplay of discrediting opponents, redefining terminologies, and the sway of financial interests over public health.
read moreTag: AstraZeneca
Supplement to the Big Pharma Conspiracy Theory Series - Table of Scandals
Introduction - How Many Cases are Similar to Purdue Pharma? The table below serves as an extension to the series of articles related to conspiracy theories surrounding big pharma, or the medical industry. In writing the series on Purdue Pharma and OxyContin, I reviewed numerous investigative articles from the US and documents from the US Department of Justice. At one point, I began to wonder how many cases resembled Purdue Pharma’s, where medical documentation was falsified, and tactics of discrediting and manipulation were employed?
read moreTag: Police
Police, Media, and the Conspiracy Theory Factory: How Disinformation Shapes Public Opinion
Behind the Scenes of Manipulation In today’s article, I’ll delve into the conspiracy theories emerging from media news influenced by the police. These news might be part of an operational game or a way for the authorities to shape public opinion. This narrative often paves the way for allegations, political conflicts, and even court cases.
If conspiracy theories and manipulated facts become the basis for legal proceedings, then we’re dealing with disinformation, a form of informational manipulation that culminates in a broader psychological operation.
read moreTag: Piotr Krupiński
Police, Media, and the Conspiracy Theory Factory: How Disinformation Shapes Public Opinion
Behind the Scenes of Manipulation In today’s article, I’ll delve into the conspiracy theories emerging from media news influenced by the police. These news might be part of an operational game or a way for the authorities to shape public opinion. This narrative often paves the way for allegations, political conflicts, and even court cases.
If conspiracy theories and manipulated facts become the basis for legal proceedings, then we’re dealing with disinformation, a form of informational manipulation that culminates in a broader psychological operation.
read moreTag: Mateusz Baczyński
Police, Media, and the Conspiracy Theory Factory: How Disinformation Shapes Public Opinion
Behind the Scenes of Manipulation In today’s article, I’ll delve into the conspiracy theories emerging from media news influenced by the police. These news might be part of an operational game or a way for the authorities to shape public opinion. This narrative often paves the way for allegations, political conflicts, and even court cases.
If conspiracy theories and manipulated facts become the basis for legal proceedings, then we’re dealing with disinformation, a form of informational manipulation that culminates in a broader psychological operation.
read moreTag: Iwona Cygan
Police, Media, and the Conspiracy Theory Factory: How Disinformation Shapes Public Opinion
Behind the Scenes of Manipulation In today’s article, I’ll delve into the conspiracy theories emerging from media news influenced by the police. These news might be part of an operational game or a way for the authorities to shape public opinion. This narrative often paves the way for allegations, political conflicts, and even court cases.
If conspiracy theories and manipulated facts become the basis for legal proceedings, then we’re dealing with disinformation, a form of informational manipulation that culminates in a broader psychological operation.
read moreTag: Codename Skin
Police, Media, and the Conspiracy Theory Factory: How Disinformation Shapes Public Opinion
Behind the Scenes of Manipulation In today’s article, I’ll delve into the conspiracy theories emerging from media news influenced by the police. These news might be part of an operational game or a way for the authorities to shape public opinion. This narrative often paves the way for allegations, political conflicts, and even court cases.
If conspiracy theories and manipulated facts become the basis for legal proceedings, then we’re dealing with disinformation, a form of informational manipulation that culminates in a broader psychological operation.
read moreTag: Bogdan Michalec
Police, Media, and the Conspiracy Theory Factory: How Disinformation Shapes Public Opinion
Behind the Scenes of Manipulation In today’s article, I’ll delve into the conspiracy theories emerging from media news influenced by the police. These news might be part of an operational game or a way for the authorities to shape public opinion. This narrative often paves the way for allegations, political conflicts, and even court cases.
If conspiracy theories and manipulated facts become the basis for legal proceedings, then we’re dealing with disinformation, a form of informational manipulation that culminates in a broader psychological operation.
read moreTag: Sackler
OxyContin Part 1: The Conspiracy Theory Label as a Form of Discrediting Opponents Using Big Pharma as an Example
Abstract: In this article, we delve into how the label of ‘conspiracy theory’ was strategically used to discredit critics of Big Pharma, focusing on the case of OxyContin. Discover the manipulative tactics of Purdue Pharma, their pivotal role in the opioid crisis in the US, and the broader implications for society. Uncover the sinister interplay of discrediting opponents, redefining terminologies, and the sway of financial interests over public health.
read moreTag: OxyContin
OxyContin Part 1: The Conspiracy Theory Label as a Form of Discrediting Opponents Using Big Pharma as an Example
Abstract: In this article, we delve into how the label of ‘conspiracy theory’ was strategically used to discredit critics of Big Pharma, focusing on the case of OxyContin. Discover the manipulative tactics of Purdue Pharma, their pivotal role in the opioid crisis in the US, and the broader implications for society. Uncover the sinister interplay of discrediting opponents, redefining terminologies, and the sway of financial interests over public health.
read moreTag: Opioid Crisis
OxyContin Part 1: The Conspiracy Theory Label as a Form of Discrediting Opponents Using Big Pharma as an Example
Abstract: In this article, we delve into how the label of ‘conspiracy theory’ was strategically used to discredit critics of Big Pharma, focusing on the case of OxyContin. Discover the manipulative tactics of Purdue Pharma, their pivotal role in the opioid crisis in the US, and the broader implications for society. Uncover the sinister interplay of discrediting opponents, redefining terminologies, and the sway of financial interests over public health.
read moreTag: Dr. Curtis Wright
OxyContin Part 1: The Conspiracy Theory Label as a Form of Discrediting Opponents Using Big Pharma as an Example
Abstract: In this article, we delve into how the label of ‘conspiracy theory’ was strategically used to discredit critics of Big Pharma, focusing on the case of OxyContin. Discover the manipulative tactics of Purdue Pharma, their pivotal role in the opioid crisis in the US, and the broader implications for society. Uncover the sinister interplay of discrediting opponents, redefining terminologies, and the sway of financial interests over public health.
read moreTag: Beth Macy
OxyContin Part 1: The Conspiracy Theory Label as a Form of Discrediting Opponents Using Big Pharma as an Example
Abstract: In this article, we delve into how the label of ‘conspiracy theory’ was strategically used to discredit critics of Big Pharma, focusing on the case of OxyContin. Discover the manipulative tactics of Purdue Pharma, their pivotal role in the opioid crisis in the US, and the broader implications for society. Uncover the sinister interplay of discrediting opponents, redefining terminologies, and the sway of financial interests over public health.
read moreTag: Insights
What is the purpose of this page
Welcome to my private blog. In the first post, I’ll explain the purpose of this site and what to expect in the upcoming months.
Purpose of this Site This inaugural post provides some foundational information about the future development of this website and its projects. I’ve created a quasi-blog and several side projects to systematically organize the knowledge I’ve been gathering over the years. Perhaps by reading the materials here, you’ll find intellectual entertainment or inspiration for further exploration.
read moreTag: Dadalo
About author
I hold a degree in philosophy from UŁ/UWr and have specialized in critical societal theories. My interests lie in depth psychology (as proposed by Jung), the study of myths (as explored by Eliade), and semiotics. I have also participated in a year-long seminar on manipulation. The works of the Italian semiotician, Umberto Eco — especially his ideas on paranoid thinking, model reader, and interpretation — have profoundly influenced my thinking. In fact, Eco’s concepts form the foundation of the Dadalo project.
read moreWhat is the purpose of this page
Welcome to my private blog. In the first post, I’ll explain the purpose of this site and what to expect in the upcoming months.
Purpose of this Site This inaugural post provides some foundational information about the future development of this website and its projects. I’ve created a quasi-blog and several side projects to systematically organize the knowledge I’ve been gathering over the years. Perhaps by reading the materials here, you’ll find intellectual entertainment or inspiration for further exploration.
read moreDeklaracja apolityczności i AI
Declaration of Apolitical Stance and AI
I realize that initiating discourse about the concept of conspiracy theories and proving manipulation can, in today’s times, lead to political issues. This can attract hate generated by troll farms and instigated by individuals who gain political and financial advantages from creating and sustaining conspiracy theories. Such individuals do not want their narratives to be falsifiable and the mechanisms of manipulation examined.
I would like to declare that in my analyses, I select materials based on my current interests.
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Respect my work.
All texts within the project dadalo.pl, insights, and agenda are protected by copyright and property rights, for which Maciej Lesiak is the holder.
All texts on this page are protected by copyright and property rights. Using original ideas, articles, copying, distributing texts without the author’s permission is prohibited and constitutes a violation of copyright and is subject to penalty.
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read moreSignals - dadalo.pl
signal.dadalo.pl is a private instance for community interaction in the fediverse powered by the Soapbox engine. It is used as an alternative and very niche content distribution channel in opposition to social media and tools offered by big tech.
You’re asking why “signal”? It’s a reference to Signal 11 segmentation fault - Kernel Panic, which, in short, is a system error and process interruption in Linux as a result of memory protection violation or other causes.
read moreCommunity reading room BOOK.dadalo.pl
This is a private instance of the fediverse powered by Bookwyrm for community book reading and publishing reviews.
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