The first sentence got me thinking about the term "conspiracy theorist".
Framing and persuasion may be a stronger force in normie reactions than we realize. Worth some thought?
The current framing is strong, largely because the more accurate "Civilians who look into the potential interactions of criminals are right sometimes" isn't exactly catchy.
Knowing this, I thought about what a good alternate term would look like.
Current thoughts:
Short + catchy (path of least resistance)
Not claim what's being said is necessarily true (mental obstacle to using the term, also makes mocking easier when wrong)
Point out that suspecting some criminals talking to each other sometimes is actually pretty reasonable.
My suggestion:
Crime Info Asker.
(Abbreviation intentional)
Definitely not the best possible term, but still might be useful in changing the framing until something better comes along?
Any better ideas?
Conspiracy theorist could end up being a badge of honor if everything comes to pass. "Truth seeker" or "free thinker" are the established terms that people usually use to spin the "conspiracy theorist" label in a better light.
The first sentence got me thinking about the term "conspiracy theorist".
Framing and persuasion may be a stronger force in normie reactions than we realize. Worth some thought?
The current framing is strong, largely because the more accurate "Civilians who look into the potential interactions of criminals are right sometimes" isn't exactly catchy.
Knowing this, I thought about what a good alternate term would look like.
Current thoughts:
My suggestion: Crime Info Asker.
(Abbreviation intentional)
Definitely not the best possible term, but still might be useful in changing the framing until something better comes along? Any better ideas?
Conspiracy theorist could end up being a badge of honor if everything comes to pass. "Truth seeker" or "free thinker" are the established terms that people usually use to spin the "conspiracy theorist" label in a better light.