07. Perception Hijacking

We're living in a time where influence quietly hijacks our sense of awareness, dulling our ability to think critically and participate in the broader conversations around us.

It isn't just about misinformation anymore.

It's about the shaping of perception itself; what's amplified, what's ignored & what never reaches us long enough to be questioned.

The mechanism isn't hidden. It's speed, repetition, incentives, and identity; systems designed to reward reaction over reflection.

The cost is subtle but real: curiosity narrows, nuance disappears & independent thought begins to feel optional.

Perception doesn't vanish all at once. It's surrendered, quietly, through convenience.