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The evolution of control strategies utilizes two fundamental tactics: suppression and amplification. Suppression manifests in various forms, from the inability of creators to gain visibility on certain topics to outright demonetization or removal of content that challenges the prevailing narrative.
Conversely, amplification involves the strategic elevation of particular messages to create the illusion of organic consensus. This may be achieved through curated search results that benefit specific ideologies or through the intentional promotion of content deemed favorable by those in control.