What happens when trust in human institutions collapses, and who benefits from the vacuum? I wrote an article covering the Dutch benefits scandal, Robodebt, the Epstein files, the war on Iran, and why the pitch for algorithmic governance gets louder every time something awful comes to light.

It ends with things you can actually do.

https://www.sophiesbureau.com/digital-ops/when-we-stop-trusting-humans

#DigitalSovereignty #ShockDoctrine #EthicalAI

Book Review: The Shock Doctrine

I reluctantly read this popular left-wing book. It changed my outlook:

https://tiereddemocraticgovernance.org/blog_details.php?blog_cat_id=19&id=100

Unfortunately, it did not change the world.

#tiereddemocraticgovernance
#shockdoctrine

A #major #shift in #Palestine #governance - this article compares the compliance with DT's #PeaceBoard plan with the effect of the so-called #shockdoctrine that Naomi Klein documented in her book of that name, in the case of flood-wrecked New Orleans.

https://mondoweiss.net/2026/01/how-israel-and-the-u-s-are-using-the-shock-doctrine-to-impose-a-new-administration-in-gaza/

How Israel and the U.S. are using the ‘shock doctrine’ to impose a new administration in Gaza

The U.S.-sanctioned “Board of Peace” is imposing a colonial mandate in Gaza. It is the latest example of the “shock doctrine,” with the U.S. and Israel attempting to transform Palestinian society in Gaza after destroying it through genocide.

Mondoweiss

See also:
Plans Call for “New Rafah” Built in Israel’s Image — Without Palestinians
https://theintercept.com/2026/01/21/gaza-ceasefire-phase-two-rafah-project-sunrise/

"Project Sunrise outlines a “smart city” with AI grids. It’s only possible with the continued dispossession of Palestinians."

#Palestine #Gaza #Israel #USA
#ShockDoctrine #DisasterCapitalism
@[email protected] @palestine

Plans Call for “New Rafah” Built in Israel’s Image — Without Palestinians

Phase two of the ceasefire deal includes a “smart city” with green spaces, AI grids, and no real future for Palestinians.

The Intercept

How Israel and the U.S. are using the ‘shock doctrine’ to impose a new administration in Gaza – Mondoweiss
https://mondoweiss.net/2026/01/how-israel-and-the-u-s-are-using-the-shock-doctrine-to-impose-a-new-administration-in-gaza/

"The U.S.-sanctioned “Board of Peace” is imposing a colonial mandate in Gaza. It is the latest example of the "shock doctrine," with the U.S. and Israel attempting to transform Palestinian society in Gaza after destroying it through genocide."

Ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shock_Doctrine

#Palestine #Gaza #Israel #USA
#ShockDoctrine #DisasterCapitalism
@[email protected] @palestine

How Israel and the U.S. are using the ‘shock doctrine’ to impose a new administration in Gaza

The U.S.-sanctioned “Board of Peace” is imposing a colonial mandate in Gaza. It is the latest example of the “shock doctrine,” with the U.S. and Israel attempting to transform Palestinian society in Gaza after destroying it through genocide.

Mondoweiss

@martinus I've read about half of the book, then I got too mad. Maybe should finish it. Also never seen the documentary, so thank you.

#NaomiKlein #Shockdoctrine #NoLogo

If you want to understand what's happening in Australia, and especially NSW, right now read The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism by Naomi Klein.

I will email you a copy if you shoot me your email address.

#AusPol #Australia #NSW #NSWPol #NSWPolice #shockdoctrine #NaomiKlein #Books