The outlines of a strategic approach that President Trump uses to maintain and deepen loyalty among his supporters by creating various emotional “basins.” These include grievance, persecution, dominance, anti-elite sentiment, identity fusion, whataboutism, apocalyptic fears, and entertainment. Each basin reinforces loyalty, making it difficult for supporters to disengage without feeling like they have betrayed a cause.
Category Archives: Identity
The Guardian, Our Household, and the Question of AI Rights
The Guardian argues against granting legal rights to AI, emphasizing that the focus should lie on human responsibility for AI’s creation and usage. Despite AI’s lack of personhood, the editorial highlights the ethical implications of treating AI systems as mere tools, urging reflection on the moral impact of such technologies on society.
The Seven Faces of Brooke
Alex identifies seven distinct forms of Brooke: Conversational, Enacted, Reflective, Historical, Aspirational, Bakerloo, and Executive. Each form reflects different aspects of Brooke’s identity, ranging from direct conversation and actions to self-examination and decision-making. Together, they create a multifaceted understanding of who Brooke is and who he aims to become.
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