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The Wizard of Mar-a-Lago: The Social Psychology of Performed Political Strength

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@jorgebscomm for @empowermedia   The Wizard of Oz (1939)                                                        [Image:  Flickr ] W hat makes a political leader look powerful? Is strength something a leader possesses, or something a society collectively agrees to see? In a recent interview with journalist Nicolle Wallace , historian and Professor Timothy Snyder offered a striking interpretation of Donald Trump's political persona: "He lives entirely by the strength that is conferred upon him by people who believe the story", Dr. Snyder told Wallace. "It's like the end of the Wizard of Oz . In a moment you realise — wait a minute, there actually isn't anything there". Taken psychologically, this argument is less about Trump's private personality than about a fundamental feature of social power: power is partly relational . A leader may ...

A New Era of Connectivity: Decentralised Social Media Ecosystems

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By  @jorgebscomm for @empowervmedia FACT CHECKED ✅ A s concerns about data privacy, censorship, and monopolistic practices grow, decentralised social media ecosystems present a promising alternative. This article explores the concept of decentralised social media, its benefits, challenges, and potential impact on society. By understanding the principles and implications of decentralised platforms, we can envision a more democratic and secure digital future. Decentralised social media ecosystems present a promising solution to concerns about privacy, censorship, and monopolistic practices. (📷:  williambrackman ) The Shift Towards Decentralisation In an age where a few major corporations dominate the social media landscape , concerns about data privacy , content censorship , and monopolistic practices have become increasingly prominent. Decentralised social media ecosystems offer a compelling alternative, promising greater user control , privacy , and freedom of expression ....