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[[Big Tech]] use buzzwords as part of [[Algorithm manipulation]]. Buzzwords tend to get more clicks, so article and video titles cram as many buzzwords in as possible to make more people read it. | [[Big Tech]] use buzzwords as part of [[Algorithm manipulation]]. Buzzwords tend to get more clicks, so article and video titles cram as many buzzwords in as possible to make more people read it. | ||
| − | An example is: " '''Homophobic''' '''bigot''', who is also '''sexist''' and '''racist''', is '''bigoted''' and '''hateful''' to marginalised '''minority''' groups | + | An example is: "'''Homophobic''' '''bigot''', who is also '''sexist''' and '''racist''', is '''bigoted''' and '''hateful''' to marginalised '''minority''' groups" |
Buzzwords are used to create [[Enemy image]]s. | Buzzwords are used to create [[Enemy image]]s. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 08:12, 30 July 2021
 Buzzword  (word)   | |
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 Social Justice Warrior bingo meme. | |
| A fashionable type of jargon, that becomes so overused that it loses it's original meaning. |
A Buzzword is a word that becomes extremely popular for a period of time. The mainstream media is increasing the use of buzzwords in articles and coverage, as part of narrative building.
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Big Tech use buzzwords as part of Algorithm manipulation. Buzzwords tend to get more clicks, so article and video titles cram as many buzzwords in as possible to make more people read it.
An example is: "Homophobic bigot, who is also sexist and racist, is bigoted and hateful to marginalised minority groups"
Buzzwords are used to create Enemy images.
Examples
| Page name | Description |
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| "Far right" | An all-encompassing CCM buzzword. |
| Hate |
Related Document
| Title | Type | Publication date | Author(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Document:Putting the Word "Hate" into Proper Context | webpage | 16 May 2017 | Russ Winter |
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