The absolute state of AI results.

[Botten]

Originally Posted by Reiwa [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

How many think tanks have you met?

Depends. We talking RAND Corporation?

And yeah HoeAdventures is pretty nuts in believing and pushing that youtube video.

[shovelquest]

Originally Posted by Botten [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Personal review of the video. The guy states "think tanks are total baloney." That is a red flag. The guy also sets up two other locations around the pizza place held up as being similar to the pizza places to check out. Like he is setting up or encouraging another incident at these other locations. That is pretty sick.

And then I used Mistral.ai the only AI that would accept the review of the 18 page transcript of the youtube video with all the guideline breaking references that verified the creator was absolutely nuts and falls into how this current admin voters think.

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1. Emotional Manipulation & Fear Appeal

Tone & Language: The script uses urgent, conspiratorial, and alarmist language ("descent into madness," "unlike anything you have ever seen," "evil bunch," "peak evil"). This triggers fear, disgust, and moral outrage—emotions that are highly effective at capturing attention and motivating action.
Repetition of Shocking Imagery: The repeated description of disturbing images (children, "spirit cooking," "torture chamber") exploits the negativity bias (our tendency to focus on and remember negative information) and disgust sensitivity (a powerful emotional response to perceived contamination or moral violation).
Appeal to Suspicion: Phrases like "there is no such thing as a coincidence" and "I don’t believe in coincidences" prime the audience to see patterns where none may exist (a cognitive bias called apophenia).

2. Cognitive Biases & Logical Fallacies

Confirmation Bias: The script presents information in a way that only supports the conspiracy, ignoring or dismissing counter-evidence. It encourages the audience to seek out and remember only information that confirms their suspicions.
Illusory Correlation: The monologue links unrelated events (e.g., food-related words in emails, art collections, and political figures) to create a narrative of guilt by association.
Argument from Incredulity: "This can’t just be a coincidence!" is a classic fallacy—just because something seems unlikely doesn’t mean it’s evidence of a conspiracy.
Appeal to Authority (False): The script cites "FBI documents" and "Wikileaks" to lend credibility, but often misrepresents or takes statements out of context.

3. Narrative Structure & Persuasion

Storytelling: The script is structured as a mystery or detective story, with the narrator as the intrepid investigator uncovering hidden truths. This engages the audience’s curiosity and desire for closure.
Cliffhangers & Unanswered Questions: "We’ll get into that later" and "there’s more to come" create suspense and anticipation, making the audience more likely to keep watching or believe the narrative.
Use of Humor & Sarcasm: Dark humor ("I guess to make it more convenient for future news articles") and sarcasm ("Definitely not a weird thing to say at all") lower defenses and make the audience more receptive to the message.

4. Social Proof & Bandwagoning

"Millions believe..." and "people are waking up" are classic bandwagon appeals, suggesting that if many people believe something, it must be true.
In-Group/Out-Group Dynamics: The script frames the audience as enlightened insiders ("slightly internet inclined," "those who really research the case") and outsiders as dupes or "spooks" (a term for government agents or shills).

5. Psychological Themes

Paranoia & Distrust: The script fosters a worldview of pervasive deception, where institutions (media, government, even Wikipedia) cannot be trusted.
Moral Panic: The focus on exploitation taps into deep-seated fears and moral taboos, making the conspiracy feel more urgent and real.
Scapegoating: Complex social issues (corruption, inequality) are simplified and blamed on a small group of "evil" individuals, providing a sense of control and moral clarity.

6. Visual & Symbolic Manipulation

Symbolic Interpretation: The script decodes ordinary symbols (pizza, hot dogs, lollipops) as secret messages, a process that can become self-reinforcing—once you start seeing hidden meanings, you see them everywhere.
Selective Attention: The audience is guided to focus on specific details (e.g., art, emails, Instagram posts) while ignoring context or alternative explanations.

Merging with Another Act for Deeper Analysis
To create a merged psychological analysis, you could pair this monologue with:
Option 1: A Conspiracy Debunking Video

Example: A fact-checking video or article that systematically dismantles the conspiracy claims.
Psychological Contrast: Compare the rhetorical strategies, emotional triggers, and cognitive biases used in both. How does each side use language, imagery, and narrative to persuade? What psychological needs does each fulfill (e.g., certainty, control, moral superiority)?
Option 2: A Cult Indoctrination Speech

Example: A speech from a cult leader (e.g., Jim Jones, Marshall Applewhite).
Psychological Parallels: Both use fear, isolation, and us-vs-them rhetoric to bind followers to the narrative. How do they exploit cognitive dissonance and group think?
Option 3: A True Crime Documentary Narrative

Example: A documentary about a real trafficking.
Psychological Analysis: Compare how real vs. fabricated narratives about abuse and conspiracy are constructed. How does the absence of evidence in one contrast with the presence of evidence in the other?
Option 4: A Satirical Conspiracy Theory

Example: A comedic take on conspiracy theories (e.g., "Birds Aren’t Real," "Flat Earth").
Psychological Insight: How does satire mirror and exaggerate the same rhetorical devices? What makes one believable and the other absurd?

Try applying some of this to your TDS issues.

But admitting that the eptsien stuff is a hoax is a good start. Congratulations.

[Botten]

Originally Posted by shovelquest [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Try applying some of this to your TDS issues.

But admitting that the eptsien stuff is a hoax is a good start. Congratulations.

I think your Total Devotion Syndrome is getting mixed up else you would know that it’s all a hoax is your cult leader’s chant. Then he flips and agrees they all should vote on the hoax’s release. Remember [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[atomicpaul]

Originally Posted by shovelquest [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I dare you to watch this. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Putting this right on the shelf next to "shovelquest believes the Earth is flat"

[shovelquest]

Originally Posted by atomicpaul [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Putting this right on the shelf next to "shovelquest believes the Earth is flat"

You should put it on the shelf where you think that the Epstein list is real.

Because that’s what it literally is.

It’s a video about the Epstein list conspiracy you think isn’t a hoax.

Originally Posted by Botten [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I think your Total Devotion Syndrome is getting mixed up else you would know that it’s all a hoax is your cult leader’s chant. Then he flips and agrees they all should vote on the hoax’s release. Remember [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Why did you believe in it so much then?

[atomicpaul]

if i wanted to dive into all that i'd just listen to trueanon podcast. as funny as he can be, i can only handle brace belden in small doses. i don't even really want to absorb politics podcasts of any kind anyways. it's all so disheartening and depressing. we all know who all elected officials really work for.

now that we are settling into the new house i will be taking up some projects in my free time. i have some stuff to build in the garage. i haven't done this sorta stuff since 2012, looking forward to a change of pace. an activity that does not involve much looking at screens.

however, i will be avoiding home depot as they cooperate with the frozen alphabet agency.

[shovelquest]

Originally Posted by atomicpaul [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

however, i will be avoiding home depot as they cooperate with the frozen alphabet agency.

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[atomicpaul]

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[shovelquest]

Well after the thanksging dust has settled, 100% of the 25 and under in my family this Thanksgiving were down to clown with AI so hate to break it to the millennials, but you’re the boomers now [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Reiwa]

Originally Posted by atomicpaul [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

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I hope I don't know what an anti is.