Tracy Turner

During this era when the world is run by technology, corporate control and ideological domination, there is the necessity to comprehend the complex factors behind the current direction of the global civilization. These forces—ranging from the looming shadow of modern eugenics to the omnipresent influence of social media giants like Meta (formerly Facebook)—collaborate to control, manipulate, and suppress dissent. As political elites consolidate power, the ideals of freedom and democracy, once revered pillars of Western civilization, are increasingly under siege. 

The convergence of censorship, surveillance, war crimes, political authoritarianism, and global conflict is an existential threat not only to human freedoms but to the very survival of democratic institutions worldwide. This piece aggregates sources to examine the complex dynamics of repression to a point where human freedom is incrementally eroded and global peace becomes increasingly unattainable.

The Militarization of Medicine: Cancer Clusters and Corporate Malfeasance

Perhaps the most distasteful but underreported spectacle of our modern age is that of cancer clusters near American bases. The latter, where defense operations dispose their poisons and depleted uranium into the surrounding environment, stand in sharp conjunction symbolizing militarism, environmental neglect, and corporate malfeasance (Olive Biodiesel, 2025). 

For instance, the use of Agent Orange in the Vietnam War and the disposal of toxic waste in Okinawa are clear indications of how the US military, in its quest for geopolitical domination, has ruthlessly risked lives. The question is not whether such negligence exists, but to what degree it is being concealed by influential state and corporate institutions. These cancer clusters are the epitome of institutional failure: a willingness to trade ordinary citizens' health and well-being for military and economic gain.

The inability of the military-industrial complex to own up to such public health catastrophes is symptomatic of the broader trend of systemic disregard for human life, mostly when significant corporate and state interests are at stake. It is a case in point regarding how ruling policymakers can operate to serve the interests of global hegemony over the well-being of communities, with horrific consequences.

Meta and the Tyranny of Social Media: Surveillance, Brainwashing, and Thought Control

As the U.S. military expands its hold on geopolitical narratives, the social media companies, spearheaded by Meta, have quietly built their grand empires of surveillance and manipulation. Initially hailed as platforms for connection and freedom of expression, the social media monopolies have evolved into powerful tools of data extraction, behavior control, and ideological indoctrination. 

Meta's surveillance practices, as represented in algorithmic control, quietly shape public opinion and push users toward certain political and social views, all in the name of 'personalized' content. This highlights the need for critical media literacy and thought in the digital era.

These algorithms don't merely collect information—they actively push user behavior, producing a digital monoculture in which state-sanctioned narratives are amplified and alternative views silenced. As Whitney Webb (2025) notes, this subtle manipulation of idea and expression is a modern form of brainwashing on a mass level. This Orwellian virtual world denies individuals agency by encouraging deference to a corporate and political status quo in which freedom of expression is increasingly censored or restricted.

And, last but not least, the "lifelogging" trend that has Meta and other platforms continuously watching and storing every online transaction day and night is a form of psychological colonization. By logging each user's digital footprint, Meta algorithms enhance their control, with personal life caught in the crossfire while political and business influence is the real goal (Webb, 2025).

The Big Lie: The Illusion of Freedom and the Assault on Truth

In America, the concept of freedom itself has been deep-seated as a core value for decades, with the United States representing the ultimate icon of liberty and personal rights. But in the background, forces bent on concentrating power systematically wear away this concept of freedom. The spread of disinformation, corruption of public discourse, and aggregation of power within the corporate and governmental realms have rendered much of the country's political and social landscape unfamiliar. 

The 'Big Lie,' to use many analysts' description of it, is that America truly is a free land when it is, in reality, progressively an empire of control and uniformity (Olive Biodiesel, 2025). This 'Big Lie' is perpetuated through the manipulation of media narratives, the suppression of dissenting voices, and the dissemination of false information. Its impact on public perception is profound, as it distorts the reality of the country's political and social landscape, leading to a populace that is misinformed and misled.

Censorship is the most apparent manifestation of this growing manipulation. Political elites in the United States and other countries have learned that what people can say, think, or believe is most important to control in order to maintain power. Media and technology corporations have been central in determining what information is presented to the public, often censoring dissenting voices in the name of security, national unity, or political correctness. In accordance with John Nichols (2025), these trends represent an entire assault on reality, as silencing painful truths becomes the norm.

The Rise of Authoritarianism in the US Political System: Centralization and Stifling of Dissent

Authoritarianism, long synonymous with faraway governments and distant histories, has become a fixture in the politics of the United States over the past few years. What was once considered the stronghold of democratic principles, the U.S. is now experiencing a chilling metamorphosis wherein central authority, conformity, and suppression of oppositional views are the defining features of the politics of the nation.

Former President Donald Trump, who has been mostly blamed for embracing neo-authoritarianism, has been a driving force behind the shift. His actions, rhetoric, and policies have been the primary drivers of the erosion of democratic norms with an ideological agenda that aims to consolidate power into the hands of a select few at the cost of muzzling voices of those questioning the status quo (Byline Times, 2025). Trump's presidency, characterized by aggressive nationalism and disdain for institutional checks, has set a poor example for political authoritarianism.

But it is not only the Trump administration that sets this example. The Democratic Party, traditionally the party of progressivism and individual freedoms, has also seen a rise in authoritarianism. With party leaders and political elites pushing towards centralization and ideological purity, the democratic space has been shrinking. There has also been significant increase in control of the narrative at the party level. For instance, the suppression of Bernie Sanders's campaign during the 2016 Democratic primaries and the sidelining of progressive voices within the party are clear cases of how opposition voices are silenced in the name of conformity to the dominant ideology of the party (Olive Biodiesel, 2025).

The landscape that is created here is one of growing intolerance for divergent opinion. In the Democratic and Republican parties, internal conflict is stifled, and a culture of increasing authoritarianism is being fostered. This is not a matter of political party; it is an expression of a broadening tendency in which the forces of centralized control pervert the democratic process itself.

Chain of Fools: The Global Political Machine and the Road to World War III

These strategies of warping reality, suppressing opposition, and concentrating power in the political sphere are not exclusive to the U.S. These same patterns repeat themselves on the world stage as strong leaders such as George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and Benjamin Netanyahu continuously pursued agendas of self-interest that escalate tension between nations. As these leaders—both players in U.S. domestic politics and global power structures—bulldoze ahead with their agendas, the globe moves incrementally closer to the precipice of World War III.

The political elites' policies have never shown a cold indifference to global peace. From the Middle Eastern wars of the Bush administration to Obama's expansion of military interventions, and from Trump's aggressive foreign policy to Harris's continued militaristic strategy, war language has increasingly dominated global politics. All these presidents have fostered a culture in which war is seen as a means to settle geopolitical disputes.

This global shift towards militarism is intrinsically connected with the rise of neo-authoritarianism, as described in the framework of Trump's political ideology (Byline Times, 2025). His rhetoric has led to a world where power is centralized at the pinnacle, opposition is intimidated, and war is not an act of last resort but a continuation of foreign policy. These forces make possible a world in which war becomes increasingly likely, driven by political ambition and strategic interest rather than by necessity.

Eugenics: The New Underbelly of Elite Power

The concept of eugenics, once associated with the darkest pages of history, has re-surfaced in more subtle and devious form. Eugenics is no longer confined to overtly racist policies today. Instead, it comes in the form of genetic engineering, population control programs, and social coercion into conforming to specific health and beauty standards. This new-age eugenics is the ongoing battle of the ruling classes to determine who shall live, die, and prosper under the disguise of progress.

In this new eugenic world, the elite class exercises authority over genetic futures, governing reproductive decisions and social policy often through technology and social engineering. Genetic modification, prenatal testing, and even embryo genetic selection for desired traits have brought about a world where human life is being subjected to ever-increasing optimization by those who hold power (Olive Biodiesel, 2025).

Feminism: A Double-Edged Sword

Feminism, as a militant movement to emancipate women in the past, has been hijacked by the very systems it previously aimed to bring down in numerous ways. Modern feminism today is often employed by corporate interests and political elites as a tool to dominate women's rights and bodies. While credit must be given to feminist movements for the progress that has been made, it is also important to recognize that the focus has now shifted away from structural power relations to more superficial and individualistic conceptions of empowerment.

Whereas the movement was once one of actual freedom, it has devolved to be a vehicle to promote consumerist empowerment and identity politics. Political elites, corporate powers, and mass media have played a significant role in the construction of this type of feminism, which actively conceals the structural imbalances inherent in keeping women continued dominating globally (Olive Biodiesel, 2025). Instead of uniting women along the dimensions of class, race, and nationality, feminism has become increasingly divisive with time, upholding power structures in society and not tearing them down.

The Perils of a Controlled Society and the Brink of Global Conflict

At the heart of these disparate threads—military malfeasance, social media surveillance, eugenics, feminism, the rise of authoritarianism, and the construction of reality—beneath a single, overarching theme: control. Whether by the military-industrial complex polluting communities, social media platforms influencing minds, or political elites amassing power, modern society is more and more defined by its potential for control. That control, in the name of progress or security, restricts human liberties and adds power to an increasingly smaller and more powerful elite.

The wave of authoritarianism, particularly in the Democratic and Republican Parties, is indicative of the diminishing democratic values for central power. The trends are not only a domestic phenomenon but also an international movement that threatens the principles of freedom and self-governance. As political elites continue to feed local and international tensions, the world balances precariously on the threshold of world war, triggered by manipulation of ideology, military aggressiveness, and unchecked concentration of power. It is only by confronting these control and interdependence systems—by exposing the frauds, breaking the powers' monopolies, and insisting on a society committed to real freedom—that we can hopefully avert the looming catastrophe threatening democracy and world peace.

The Interface of Control: Censorship, Eugenics, Technology Manipulation, Authoritarianism and the Road to Global Confrontation

References

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The Military Origins of Facebook - Whitney Webb

https://unlimitedhangout.com/2021/04/investigative-reports/the-military-origins-of-facebook/ 

Winston Wu (2025). The Big Lie: Why America Is All About Control and Conformity, Not Truth or Freedom. Olive Biodiesel. https://olivebiodiesel.com/Big-Lie-Why-America-is-all-about-Control-and-Conformity-not-Truth-or-Freedom-Heidenwut.html

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