In January 2022, Sweden launched its own version of the Ministry of Truth. It’s called the “Agency for Psychological Defense” and the latest threat identified is [wait for it] memes.
The agency’s website warns:
“Humor, parody, and satire are usually harmless forms of entertainment that can sometimes be used to spread misleading information and ridicule or criticize people or opinions — for example, in the form of memes … Memes can be used to shift the focus away from a particular issue, take over and change the direction of a debate, or to support a hidden agenda.”
You may say I’m a memer, but I’m not the only one…
The FAQ section of the "psychological defence" agency omits any mention of, or links to, ways of detecting logical fallacies. That right there sends a memeable message. The target they painted on their collective arse is matched by the clown nose firmly glued to their face.