Aint got time for all that, here's the slop summary:
The video "Todays Pysops, Not Like Yesterdays Pysops" by Curtis Stone explores how modern psychological operations are losing their grip as public discernment accelerates. Stone advocates for a shift away from online "rabbit holes" and toward radical self-reliance and local community building.
Curtis Stone shares macro-level observations after a two-month hiatus from social media. He argues that the traditional "psyop" model—designed to control narratives over long periods—is failing because people now identify inconsistencies in real-time. He warns that the establishment benefits when people are stuck in a "hamster wheel" of online anger and suggests that the rise of AI-generated "slop" is further devaluing information. The ultimate solution, according to Stone, is to "row your own boat": focusing on local food systems, real-world social capital, and personal sovereignty.
The Accelerated Timeline of Discernment
Stone observes a "fibonacci spiral" of awakening. While it took a decade for many to question the narrative of 9/11 [10:47], modern events are being scrutinized and "called out" within weeks or even hours [13:56]. This suggests that traditional methods of manufacturing consensus are becoming less effective.
The "Hamster Wheel" of Online Conflict
A primary goal of modern psychological operations is simply to keep the populace distracted and angry [03:36]. By arguing over narratives or whether certain figures are "controlled opposition," individuals waste time and energy that could be spent on productive, real-world improvements [05:23].
The Rise of "AI Slop"
We are entering what Stone calls "The Great Devaluing" of content [22:44]. Much of what is seen online is now AI-generated content designed to exploit fear and trends [20:46]. This makes personal discernment and "organic" verification of information more critical than ever.
"Row Your Own Boat"
Stone emphasizes that it doesn't matter if someone else is "controlled opposition" if you are focusing on your own life and progress [16:00]. He encourages viewers to stop giving value to their online lives and instead build "real social capital" with neighbors and local communities [32:52].
Radical Localization as the Only Remedy
Because federal and state-level politics are viewed as too large and corrupt to change [34:01], Stone argues for "radical cooperation at local levels" [33:42]. This includes knowing your farmer, being self-employed to gain financial agency [38:57], and getting involved in local municipal politics.
The Path to Sovereignty
Stone outlines a progression for personal independence: moving from Dependency to being Secure, then Resilient, and finally Sovereign [47:44]. This is achieved through incremental steps in securing one's own food, water, energy, and shelter.
I'd argue the psyops are working exactly as intended, we're in a "meta-psyop" to disclose that everything has always been a psyop. The "great awakening" is psyop to make you notice psyops.
AI slop is forcing people to learn discernment.
You are supposed to be exhausted with online arguments so that you participate meaningfully, this is how you get parents to show up at school board meetings and cause a scene.
Localization and rowing your own boat is participation, we got to this place by people not participating... community groups are a defacto shadow government to your town government, etc. This scales upwards. Government is a citadel at scale, your community is your citadel.... if you have no community you have no citadel.
He's right with getting out and disappearing from online... I am preparing that move too. Almost done, just few things need to finish and I am gone.
Aint got time for all that, here's the slop summary:
The video "Todays Pysops, Not Like Yesterdays Pysops" by Curtis Stone explores how modern psychological operations are losing their grip as public discernment accelerates. Stone advocates for a shift away from online "rabbit holes" and toward radical self-reliance and local community building.
SummarySummary
Curtis Stone shares macro-level observations after a two-month hiatus from social media. He argues that the traditional "psyop" model—designed to control narratives over long periods—is failing because people now identify inconsistencies in real-time. He warns that the establishment benefits when people are stuck in a "hamster wheel" of online anger and suggests that the rise of AI-generated "slop" is further devaluing information. The ultimate solution, according to Stone, is to "row your own boat": focusing on local food systems, real-world social capital, and personal sovereignty.
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I'd argue the psyops are working exactly as intended, we're in a "meta-psyop" to disclose that everything has always been a psyop. The "great awakening" is psyop to make you notice psyops.
AI slop is forcing people to learn discernment.
You are supposed to be exhausted with online arguments so that you participate meaningfully, this is how you get parents to show up at school board meetings and cause a scene.
Localization and rowing your own boat is participation, we got to this place by people not participating... community groups are a defacto shadow government to your town government, etc. This scales upwards. Government is a citadel at scale, your community is your citadel.... if you have no community you have no citadel.