The diabolical cunning of the mainstream Competent scholars are often invited to appear on TV talk shows to provide their knowledgeable perspectives on majorissues such as recent pandemics, the Ukraine war, and the Gaza invasion. However, it is disheartening to witness that when the pundit express opinions contrary to the mainstream narrative, the talk show anchors frequently resort to public attacks and ridicule them. One might wonder why these anchors invite dissenting voices in the first place, and why the scholars accept to participate in such a hostile environment. It is unlikely that the intention is to demonstrate the freedom of information and the inclusion of diverse viewpoints. Instead, it has become evident that, in the post-pandemic era, communication has evolved in a way that strategically invites a few dissenting voices to amplify the dominant narrative […]