Information War Memes

A storage of memes with some thoughts that may have nothing to do with the memes.

We’re in an information war, where tyrants bombard us with conflicting narratives, making it hard to find reliable sources. Computer algorithms amplify this by boosting certain ideas while suppressing others.

What is an information war?

An information war is a conflict characterized by an overwhelming flood of information, leaving individuals feeling confused and overwhelmed. This influx comes from multiple sources, making it difficult to distinguish truth from falsehood. The barrage of data creates chaos, turning the search for factual content into a complex task.

Can we stop the information war?

I don’t believe we can stop it, nor should we want to. Instead, we should think strategically about how the information war is fought and how information is used to attack people and infringe upon their natural rights to liberty.

How can we win the information war?

To win, we must remain vigilant about the information we’re bombarded with. Ask yourself: Why is some information boosted while other information is ignored? Even better, ask: Why is some information deliberately hidden?

For example, my Substack account, with 877 subscribers and growing, often shows that subscriber count doesn’t significantly impact content popularity. My theory is that this stems from my refusal to stick to approved talking points. There are topics we’re encouraged to discuss and others we’re discouraged from addressing. I won’t comply! I’ll continue to talk about what I believe is important.

How could I gain more popularity? If I focused on trendy claims—like parasites causing cancer—instead of what I believe is the true cause, metabolic dysfunction damaging mitochondria, I’d likely attract more attention. But I won’t comply. I’ll keep raising unapproved talking points.

A more insightful approach to understanding algorithms that boost or hide content is to focus on the issues being silenced, rather than solely on the individuals being elevated or suppressed. When we fixate on those who’ve been censored, we risk falling for a sophisticated tactic. Being censored at one point doesn’t guarantee someone will always speak the truth. Past behavior, especially regarding truthfulness, doesn’t ensure future honesty, as motivations and circumstances evolve.

We must shift our focus from individual stories and past experiences to the underlying information itself. By fixating on those previously marginalized by algorithms, we risk amplifying voices that fail to address critical issues, especially when contemporary topics—like the Scottish inquiry—are deemed taboo by current algorithms.