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The hosts critique the poor public relations efforts of data center companies, comparing them to the coordinated messaging of "Operation Lockstep." They revisit the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, playing a clip of Dolly Parton singing a modified version of "Jolene" to encourage vaccination. They argue that the data center industry failed to hire the right firms to manufacture similar public consent.
Operation Lockstep, Global Media Messaging Synchronization
The synchronization of political talking points across international media outlets like Deutsche Welle and CGTN is compared to "Operation Lockstep." Claims are made that media messaging regarding lockdowns, vaccines, and social issues is coordinated globally. A Hollywood executive reportedly noted that corporate memos frequently push specific social agendas.
