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Image of a cross stitch mimicking the message you get when you die in the old computer game Oregon Trail that says “YOU LISTENED TO RFK”

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One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!

We were forced to remove pronouns from our signature block. So, I put MS. In front of my name. They didn't say anything about titles. 😉

I needed to read this. Thank you!

Fellow NSA - National Security Agency veterans. Look at what’s happened at the National Cryptologic Museum. They covered up with brown paper the photos of Women in American Cryptology. All in response to President Trump’s anti-diversity executive order.

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5/ Build community: Share the cognitive load. Different people track different issues. Network intelligence beats individual overload.
Remember: They want you scattered. Your focus is resistance.

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3/ Remember: Feeling overwhelmed is the point. When you recognize this, you regain some power. Take breaks. Process. This is a marathon.
4/ Practice going slow: Wait 48hrs before reacting to new policies. The urgent clouds the important. Initial reporting often misses context.

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You can't track everything - that's by design. Impact comes from sustained focus, not scattered awareness.
2/ Use aggregators & experts: Find trusted analysts who do the heavy lifting of synthesis. Look for those explaining patterns, not just events.

5/8 Traditional media can't keep up with the pace, leading to superficial coverage.
The result? Weakened democratic oversight and reduced public engagement.

What now?
1/ Set boundaries: Pick 2-3 key issues you deeply care about and focus your attention there.

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I love @bsky.app but have a question. I don't see any ads. So, how is this app funded?

4/8The rapid-fire executive orders create a cognitive bottleneck,making it nearly impossible for citizens and media to thoroughly analyze any single policy.3/Agenda-setting theory explains the strategy: When multiple major policies compete for attention simultaneously, it fragments public discourse.

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This isn't just politics as usual - it's a strategic exploitation of cognitive limits.
2/ Media theorist McLuhan predicted this: When humans face information overload, they become passive and disengaged.

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1/ The flood of 200+ executive orders in Trump's first days exemplifies Naomi Klein's "shock doctrine" - using chaos and crisis to push through radical changes while people are too disoriented to effectively resist.

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For those that feel overwhelmed right now, here is some sage advice:

Wise and important words from sociologist Jennifer Walter about what is happening in this country right now and what to do about it:

"As a sociologist, I need to tell you: Your overwhelm is the goal.

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Enjoying the rare southern snow/ice storm.

Camping is hard.
#BusterBrown #RVLife

A good hiking tip!

I can't wait for the reveal! So excited! I saw that satisfye has a new grip avaliable for pre-order for the new switch. Any insights?

First rule of cybersecurity is to NEVER click links.

It's snuggle pup time of year.

That awkward moment when you realize they are looking at the person behind you.🤣

Eating too much cake is the sin of gluttony. However, eating too much pie is okay because the sin of pi is always zero.
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