👉 Denial engineering is a psychological tactic where individuals or groups manipulate information, emotions, or perceptions to prevent others from acknowledging reality or taking necessary actions. It often involves creating false narratives, overemphasizing negative aspects while downplaying positives, or exploiting cognitive biases to foster doubt and hesitation. This strategy can be used in various contexts, such as politics, marketing, or personal relationships, to delay or obstruct critical decision-making, maintain power dynamics, or protect interests by preventing honest confrontation with uncomfortable truths.
