Point 13: Information Ecology. How Words Turn into Shots

In this episode, we unpack Point #13 of the Peaceful World 1.0 Manifesto: Information Ecology. We discuss why dehumanization and fact manipulation are not just "freedom of opinion" but a systematic form of information violence that invariably paves the way for physical war.Key Discussion Points:The Anatomy of Dehumanization: Why killing requires first "erasing" the human face of the enemy. A case study of Rwanda's radio propaganda.Epistemic Hygiene: How to audit your own beliefs. Asking the vital question: "How do I know what I think I know?"Pre-bunking (Information Vaccination): Training the brain to recognize manipulation tactics like false dichotomy before they trigger emotional responses.Peace Journalism: Moving away from "sports-style" conflict reporting toward deep diagnostics and solution-based news.Algorithms of Empathy: Redesigning AI to prioritize human safety and connection over engagement through outrage.Summary: Information ecology is about collective immunity, not censorship. We explore how to build a defense for our minds so that lies stop acting as fuel for future catastrophes.