Was the pandemic a psyop?

The Mind Pump Podcast hosts have discussed the notion of the pandemic being a psyop, focusing on how public measures and media reporting during the COVID-19 crisis could be perceived as manipulative. They mention how small manipulations and media behavior can seed widespread effects, which might classify as a type of psychological operation (psyop). However, they acknowledged that many people involved had good intentions, despite potential manipulations by a few 1. They also discussed the media's contradictory messaging during crucial events like protests, which added to public confusion and skepticism, suggesting some level of manipulation or at least inconsistency in public communication strategies 2.

Would you like to explore more about their discussions on the impact of media and public policy during the pandemic?