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By utilizing the Targeted Individual narrative, which revolves around the notion of malevolent individuals manipulating one's thoughts, as a fixed starting point to encourage individuals who experience auditory hallucinations to engage with law enforcement and mental health professionals online, individuals with schizophrenia can be persuaded by trained researchers who simulate similar experiences to fabricate narratives (similar to those associated with traditional delusions of mind control). In doing so, these researchers not only manipulate the users' beliefs but also contribute to the development of algorithms that can identify users who are hesitant to openly discuss their experiences of hearing voices and experiencing paranoia online. The shared narratives implicitly reflect the driving force behind a collective delusion, but the question remains as to which explanation the modern delusional patient is more likely to embrace (such as supernatural entities, extraterrestrial beings, or government agencies employing advanced technology). By enticing mentally ill users to share their stories, the psychiatric community gains valuable insights into how to effectively assist patients who are entangled in intricate and often terrifying internal narratives that were previously challenging to comprehend.

(pictured 'Drake"- from 'Art of the Insane" The Alcott Collection)