The strategy is old but still in effect: an external threat is manufactured, it is pointed out as the culprit of all evils, and attention is diverted from what really matters. The problem is not Putin, Trump, or Xi. The problem is that your purchasing power decreases every month, and those running the circus love it when you look the other way.
The algorithm that distracts you from your own wallet 🎭
While mainstream media and social networks bombard you with alerts about geopolitical conflicts, their recommendation systems prioritize fear and outrage. This is no coincidence: every click on a news story about a distant leader is a click you don't spend checking why your shopping basket is more expensive. The code is written to keep your attention hijacked, not to solve your financial equation.
The magician's trick: look at the monkey, not the pocket 🃏
It's like the shell game, but with politicians. They show you three cards: Putin, Trump, and Xi. You stare intently, trying to guess which one is the bad guy, while they empty your wallet from behind. In the end, the only one who always loses is you, and on top of that, you're left wondering if the culprit had a mustache or a ponytail. Good thing the show is free.