Topic: Martyr Effect

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Mike Benz discusses DARPA-funded research into "Slaying the Online Hate Hydra," which sought to prevent the "martyr effect" when high-profile figures are censored. The research, which grew out of Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street monitoring, suggested targeting "lieutenants" and smaller accounts rather than just the primary figure. This strategy was designed to dismantle populist networks without triggering a massive public backlash against overt censorship.