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American Maoism | James Lindsay

Sovereign Nations

CHAPTER

Dialectics, Synthetic Reality, and Political Warfare

This chapter explores the concept of dialectics, the idea of synthetic reality, and how they are employed in political warfare. It discusses the manipulation of context, the eradication of distinctions, and the power dynamics that arise when individuals rely on experts to define their reality. The chapter also delves into the use of propaganda, narrative control, and psychological tactics as warfare strategies, drawing parallels between communists and fascists.

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