The PJenga Framework by
Ike Aaren Hadler -
2026-03-05
The destabilization of perception
The PJenga Framework treats information systems as a structural tower in their own right.
This reflects a fundamental change in how power operates in the modern world.
In earlier historical periods, military power and economic strength were the dominant instruments of influence.
Today, control over information environments has become equally important.
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The structure of the information tower
The information tower includes:
• news media ecosystems
• social networks
• digital communication platforms
• algorithmic amplification systems
• narrative competition between political actors.
These systems shape how societies interpret events.
They influence public perception, political legitimacy, and institutional trust.
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Information as structural pressure
Information dynamics can create pressure across other towers even without physical disruptions.
Disinformation campaigns may weaken public trust in institutions.
Narrative c…




