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An integral component of this phenomenon is the manipulation of language. Just as in the late Soviet Union, where language was policed to maintain control, contemporary political rhetoric in America redefines terms like “diversity,” “equity,” and “inclusion.” These once positive terms have been twisted to foster a climate of fear and intolerance.
Moreover, social media platforms, which disseminate this revised language, further exacerbate the issue. News becomes curated content filtered through complex algorithms, creating divisions between reality and the narratives being sold. The public is left wrestling with what to believe, leading to a pervasive sense of disorientation.