das Zimmer
living room
das Wohnzimmer
the chair
der Stuhl
I make the bed.
Ich mache das Bett.
How does someone manipulate another online using emotion?
Fear, core beliefs, irrational reactions, etc.
Who are the Querdenker?
People that believe the German media and government are conspiring to hide something from the German people via Covid lockdowns.
bathroom
das Badezimmer
the oven
der Ofen
I wash the dog.
Ich wasche den Hund.
How does someone manipulate another online by trolling?
Who is Xavier Naidoo?
German popstar and conspiracy theorist from the 00's that said "Ich bin Christ" and apologized for his 20+ years of public beliefs one month ago.
bedroom
das Schlafzimmer
the desk
der Schreibtisch
I set the table.
Ich decke den Tisch.
How does someone manipulate another online with a conspiracy theory?
Our brains are wired to look for conspiracies, kernel of truth with a lot of exaggeration, offers security, knowledge, and uniqueness.
Who are the Reichsbüger?
People that believe that the current border of Germany are incorrect and want the German empire back.
basement
der Keller
the pillow
das Kissen
I wash the dishes.
Ich spüle das Geschirr.
How does someone manipulate another online by discrediting a source?
Undermine actual authority, makes people question reliable information, creates doubt that 'something isn't quite right.'
Why are Querdenker protests seen as potentially violent?
They have lied to police about their demonstrations, attacked officers, and agitate people to be violent.
kitchen
die Küche
the sink
das Waschbecken OR das Spülbecken
I clean up the room.
Ich räume das Zimmer auf.
How does someone manipulate another online using polarization?
One versus the other destroys all nuanced arguments, makes it impossible to be in the middle, false reasoning (rarely are there ever only two options).
What do the German people, in general, think of Querdenker?
In general, Germans do not agree with their beliefs and think they are 'crazy' or misinformed.