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Moral Injury
Moral injury arises when individuals encounter situations that deeply conflict with their moral beliefs, leading to feelings of guilt and betrayal. This condition, extending beyond military contexts, affects one’s mental health and worldview, necessitating psychological support and ethical guidance.
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Collateral Damage
Collateral damage, unintended harm during military operations, encompasses civilian casualties and property destruction. Governed by international law, its significance extends beyond the battlefield, influencing war ethics, global policy, and public perception.
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Gaslighting
Gaslighting, a deliberate form of manipulation, leads individuals to doubt their own perceptions and memory, often causing significant psychological distress. It occurs in various contexts, from personal relationships to societal interactions, characterized by its gradual, deceptive nature and resulting in emotional and cognitive impacts on the victim.
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Influence Operation
Employing media and psychological strategies, influence operations shape public perception for strategic objectives. Evolving from traditional propaganda, their integration with digital technology influences societal behaviors and global politics, while posing ethical challenges.
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Nudging
Nudge theory, developed by Thaler and Sunstein, utilizes subtle cues to influence decision-making, applied in fields like public policy and health. It operates on the principle that small environmental or informational adjustments can significantly impact behavior, prioritizing ethical application and individual autonomy.
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Social Engineering
In its modern form, social engineering leverages psychological manipulation in cybersecurity, targeting human vulnerabilities to extract sensitive information. Its application raises legal and ethical issues, and combating it requires both technological solutions and informed awareness.
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Trading at a Discount
When a security trades at a price below its intrinsic value, it is described as “trading at a discount.” This phenomenon, influenced by macroeconomic factors and specific company events, has been a recurring theme throughout financial market history.
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The Great Enshittening
The Great Enshittening delineates a decline in tech companies’ service quality, marked by a shift from user-focused benefits to prioritizing shareholder gains, impacting user trust and market dynamics, and emerging as a notable trend in technology sector analysis.
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Risk Management
Risk management is a systematic process for identifying and addressing potential risks and opportunities in various contexts, including organizations and projects. It combines quantitative and qualitative analysis to minimize negative impacts and maximize positive outcomes, adapting to evolving global trends and technological developments.