Cultural Hegemony_ Maintaining Power Through Narrative
Dominance, Erasure, and the Status Quo1. Dominance as Narrative ControlDominant groups maintain power by shaping what’s considered normal, legitimate, or true. As Quizlet’s anthropology flashcards put it:“Cultural hegemony is the means by which a dominant group orders beliefs and values so they seem natural and beneficial — leaving the dominant group in control.” sourceThis isn’t just ideology — it’s emotional architecture. It defines who gets empathy, who gets erased, and who gets framed as a threat.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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Challenging Dominant Narratives
1. What Is Counter-Framing?Counter-framing is the strategic act of challenging dominant narratives by:Exposing contradictions in mainstream discourseReframing issues through alternative lenses rooted in lived experienceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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Ethics of Disinformation Storytelling
Stories shape how people feel, remember, and act. That’s why disinformation campaigns weaponize storytelling—not just to mislead, but to emotionally manipulate.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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Disinformation and Narrative Architecture
Neil Sadler’s 2025 paper in Communication Theory reframes disinformation through a “hermeneutic realist” lens:“Stories disclose realities rather than simply reflect them.” This means even accurate content can be ethically or referentially problematic if it’s woven into a misleading narrative arc. Disinformation isn’t just what’s said — it’s how it’s framed, sequenced, and felt source.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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Narrative Sabotage_ The Role of AI
1. What Is Narrative Sabotage?It’s not just lying — it’s rewriting the emotional arc of a story to manipulate belief and behavior.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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Narrative Framing and Disinformation
“Stories disclose realities rather than simply reflect them.” This means even accurate content can be ethically or referentially problematic if it’s woven into a misleading narrative arc. Disinformation isn’t just what’s said — it’s how it’s framed, sequenced, and felt source.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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Erosion of Trust from Shutdown Threats
Psychological Impact of Repeated Shutdown Threats on Public Trust. Erosion of Institutional TrustBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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The Dynamics of Power_ Silence and Strategy
Spectacle: Televised hearings, viral outrage clips, meme politics.The CostThe more power operates through Silence, Strategy, and Spectacle,The less democracy depends on truth, and the more it depends on attentionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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