It is not usually a good idea to write an article when your self-monitoring is at "ebb-tide:" However, it can be rather cathartic. With this in mind, I present my latest rant on disinformation, misinformation and conspiracy theories. It is not scientific: it is opinionated and unapologetically so!
#Disinformation #Misinformation #ConspiracyTheories #Conspiracy #InformationWarfare #AsymetricWarfare
#ActiveMeasures
https://bit.ly/3GL8ztW

Confronting Xenophobia and Hate in Our Society
Summary: In a world that is becoming more interconnected, the rise of #xenophobia and #hate is a reminder that the legacy of injustice and mistreatment is still a living reality. https://bit.ly/3UDsa4J

A Eulogy for a brilliant philosophical construct. #RedPill #BluePill

Can ChatGPI produce #disinformation? Yes, and with some degree of eloquence.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-besso-1b005a4b_disinformation-misinformation-conspiracy-activity-7052306974746497024-1x83

TikTok -- I have one nerve left, and you're standing on it!
Challenging #Gender Stereotypes: A Call for Inclusivity and Autonomy in the Digital Age
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-besso-1b005a4b_activity-7052219062176641024-HbKM

Are you worried that robots will soon take over the world and enslave us all? 🤖😱 Well, you're not alone. In fact, some of us have already started preparing for the inevitable robot apocalypse by stockpiling canned goods 🥫 and practising our robot-fighting skills 🥋. (Just kidding 😉) But while some fear the rise of artificial intelligence, others are more concerned about the pitfalls of trusting it too much.🔒🥫
http://bit.ly/3MIFwL8

Jayzus, with the wind and cold out there, my poor pup is beside himself: So, I am going to hop into his camp cot bed and give him a snuggle and read for a while.
#dog #puppy #pets

An interesting short article on #disinformation: "Death by a Thousand Cuts." #Democracy #Freedom http://bit.ly/41dfJyA

Internet Trolls: A most odious breed!
#InternetTroll #DigitalRealm #MisanthropicJesters #TwistedCarnival #KeyboardWarriors #VenomousSarcasm #MacabreBallet #CruelTheatre #WickedWeb

Thinking in a Simplified World
In this article, I argue that nuance is a protective factor in the fight against cognitive warfare and helps develop critical-thinking skills: thereby acting as a protective factor by inoculating a person's intellect.
https://bit.ly/3MtdpPS
#disinformation #misinformation #language
#nuance #criticalthinking #metaphors #communication #cognitivewarfare #writing #literarydevices #writingtips #languagearts #education #teaching #learning #mindfulness #selfimprovement

WTF is with Elon Musk's infantile management of #Twitter: he needs to run it like a company and leave all his petty little arguments off the platform instead of infecting everyone else with his #juvenile #behaviour. https://wapo.st/43ldHOQ

Excited to share with you my latest article exploring the refugee crisis in Ireland. Through the lens of literature and mythology, I delve into the root causes of the conflict and the importance of empathy and understanding in overcoming prejudice and promoting unity. The article is a powerful reminder of the resilience and indomitable spirit of the human race.
bit.ly/3GuehAd
#RefugeeCrisis #Empathy #Disinformation #Prejudice #Compassion #IrishPolitics #Mythology #Literature #Redemption #Writing

Truth's Pursuit: Disentangling the Deceptive Maze' - an impactful acrostic poem. With its ABAB rhythm, this poem explores the challenge of seeking truth in a world of confusion. #poetry #disinformation #truthseeking #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #wordsmith #art #justice #mentalclarity.

While masterfully funny: This chyron has nothing to do with @MSNBC. However, Trump may be worried about David Pecker's testimony regarding a 'catch and kill' operation in his trial. http://bit.ly/3GqlVeL #FakeNews #Chyron #MSNBC #Trump #DavidPecker #CatchAndKill
#Trial #MediaManipulation #Satire

Can you make bread in an air fryer? Absolutely! I made this lovely seeded bread in mine. In these unprecedented times with the sky-high cost of living: I work hard to find cost-effective ways of providing good #healthy #food for my family. Every little thing helps.
#AirFryerBread, #BreadMaking, #HealthyBaking, #FrugalFood, #MealPlanning, #EatWellForLess,
#HomeCooking

Don't feed the wildlife! Trolls are voracious; they will drain you and turn your views into polarised excrement. Remember, healthy debates thrive on respectful, evidence-based exchanges. #ProtectOnlineDiscourse #DontFeedTheTrolls https://paulbesso.substack.com/p/dont-feed-the-wildlife

Do you want to help #Ukraine? Here is a simple way; support the Irish Red Cross Crisis Appeal by purchasing this song. Please share far and wide. http://bit.ly/42XSf2k

What picture does your mind create around the concept of warfare? #disinformation #campaign http://bit.ly/3zlvhEP

Opinion: #Brexit a counterproductive mess! Was #Russia involved? Let's apply the duck test, follow the droppings, and uncover the truth. 🦆
http://bit.ly/3Kn8Q8x

This story epitomises the kind of treatment we all face if we allow #democracy to die. We are on a precipice now with information warfare so prevalent it is like white noise; you hear it for a while, and then you don't, but it is omnipresent! Caveat lector! #disinformation #misinformation #informationwarfare
http://bit.ly/3LZQ5ZR