Influence

Not to be confused with "power", influence can be broken down into two dimensions. First we have "direct" influence which is "I tell you to do something. You do the thing I tell you to do." The motivating principle can vary and include Monetary gain (I pay you to do things), status (You respect me or my station and want to please me), allegiance (We are on the same team and/or I have elevated status within a group). Secondly we have "indirect". This happens when a "credible source" posits a "school of thought" or a "framework of conceptualization". As soon as an individual accepts the framework; they are effectively "under the influence" of the source (albeit indirectly) and will then act out the tenets of the framework without needing to be told what to do. This influence can be Benevolent, Malevolent, or Benign.

Iam "Ok. So, yeah. That, I think, kind of vaguely ties into the 'influence' concept that I've been trying to flesh out (i.e. Purple-Man theory). So, let's say I posit a "framework of conceptualization". I outline the tenets of the framework and you accept it as "truth". This framework (now) becomes the lens through which you view the world and you will likely act out the framework and the tenets as outlined without the need for me to use "direct influence". This raises several questions. The first of which being 'Are you the framework you've adopted or the ego that adopts the framework'? You could also ask 'to what degree does the framework usurp the ego (if at all)'? So... I guess we'll start there."

Hym "They are the framework. That's the presupposition of the NPC (Non-Player Character) nomenclature that I coined in the earlier stages of my work. By adopting the framework you become the framework and act it out completely."

Iam "Well, no... Not entirely. There is always some deviation from the framework and through argumentation and conversation you can get people see the nuance that exists outside of the framework."

Hym "But they always default to the framework after the conversation ends. We've seen it many times. Cognitive dissonance prevents the actor from adding or subtracting from the initial framework."

by Hym Iam May 6, 2022

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influencer lobotomy

The idea that influencers, especially on Tik Tok, are very out of touch with what's going on in the world.

Influencer: I don't know what's going on in the world right now, but if you support it, then unfollow me
Comment section: bruh this is so "influencer lobotomy" coded

by Mel Pinecone April 24, 2024

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easily influenced teen

a tiktok kid ranging from ages 12-14 who buys grwm headbands, shops at sephora for drunk elephant and uses aave in their everyday life

girl: “omg yasss you ate that right up girlypop slayyy!!!”

person: what’s wrong with her?

person 2: oh she’s just an easily influenced teen. it’s ok as long as she stops making skincare smoothies in ulta….

by harryslefttoenail April 6, 2023

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Age of Influence

When the defining factor in an individual's social status is the leverage that he/she holds in high-profile connections, the quality of his/her personal brand, and the degree to which he/she adheres to social norms.

Due to the prevalence of social media and the minimal value that physical proximity now plays in fostering and maintaining relationships, it is clear that the 21st century is deep into the Age of Influence.

by livejoyful August 2, 2018

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Six (self-entitled famous youtube influencer)

a big, large, nasty, gigantic creature closely related to the Cthulu family feats include: whipping out the dinosaurs with one lick, eating planes of existence, and being the largest thing known to creation.

Six (self-entitled famous youtube influencer) just ate the outerversal plane of existence and he's back for earth run!!!!!

by Simo#5267 October 16, 2021

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