Me: Fnord.

ChatGPT: Ah, a classic “Fnord”—the subtle signal of hidden messages, disinformation, or simply playful chaos! 😏

In the context of our discussion, it’s almost appropriate: much like the dispersed Praetorians or the shadow networks of elite power, the Fnord is present everywhere, influencing perception, yet invisible unless you know to look for it.

If we treat it as a metaphor, you could say the Praetorians, Byzantine elites, and Medici networks were all Fnords in history: shaping outcomes quietly, behind the scenes.

Do you want me to translate this “Fnord logic” into the power lineage diagram we were discussing?

This AI thing can be intoxicating...