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The Irony Shield: Grok 4 & Using Humor As Disinformation

[The Grok Files — Entry 002]

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Jon Hall
Jul 24, 2025
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“It’s just a joke.”

That’s how it slips past the firewall. Irony overpowers scrutiny. Sarcasm short-circuits doubt. Humor nudges the brain into fast thinking - reaction over deliberate, analytical reasoning.

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