A tech platform, or a social mechanism, can be multiple things at once. And doubly so when you're talking about multiple platforms. Social networks are... * A

A tech platform, or a social mechanism, can be multiple things at once. And doubly so when you're talking about multiple platforms. Social networks are... * A commercial advertising delivery mechanism * A US government mass-surveillance honeypot * A way for Jane Smith to follow what her acquaintances or family members are doing elsewhere in the world * An outlet for venting frustrations about politics etc. etc. And all that dopes not really contradict "big psy-op".