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The conversation highlights the phenomenon where social media influencers may act as puppets for corporate interests, deploying scheduled posts and scripted content designed to appear authentic. Such performances can be persuasive enough to sway public opinion and even policy, especially when personalities like Mulvaney advocate for controversial ideas—such as the criminalization of misgendering.

The Dangerous Edge of Feigned Authenticity and Censorship

One of the more alarming propositions discussed involves Mulvaney's call for legislation making misgendering illegal. A tweet from Mulvaney reveals his belief that misgendering constitutes "bad journalism" and should perhaps be punishable by law—a stance that elicits concern over free speech and authoritarian overreach.