In democratic states the legitimacy of the government is based on the consent of the governed.

It's the most fundamental principle.

Thus the importance of the information warfare.

Consent (or lack thereof) is the sum total of all beliefs shaped by information.

This explains media, lies, censorship, shills, doomers and a big part of Q. This also explains the importance of "optics" and the availability of truth. Not only on this site - the entire information landscape.

I urge you to always keep this in mind and act accordingly.