Gabbard Analysis — TER Applied

The method I use draws on cognitive models like Paul Ekman’s Atlas of Emotions: trigger, experience, reaction. Every day, we undergo countless emotional journeys triggered by stimuli — tweets, images, videos. Separating experience from reaction helps us resist manipulation. Gabbard’s video triggered curiosity in me; my reaction was analysis, not amplification.

Source: Podcast Contaminating our Information Environment

TER in action: Gabbard’s video triggers curiosity (T→E), but instead of amplifying the content (the Disinfolklorist’s desired R), the trained Counter Disinfolklorist reacts with analysis. The separation of experience from reaction is the skill.

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