The End of Shared Reality
Traditional propaganda relies on shared symbols and narratives. Hyper-Personalized Propaganda fragments reality. Two neighbors might receive diametrically opposed narratives about the same event, each tailored to confirm their existing prejudices. This destroys the common ground necessary for democratic discourse.
Weaponized Empathy
These systems can simulate empathy, using "warm" language and feigned understanding to bypass critical defenses. They don't just argue; they befriend, seduce, and validate, making the manipulation feel like a personal connection.
Field Notes & Ephemera
Field Note: When the whisper in your ear knows exactly what you fear, it becomes the voice of God.