2 links have been added on this idea.
  1. Probably not a trick or conspiracy but it hides the truth somewhat. Plenty of ways to do that with clever use of words. And as words provide the narrative, handy way to manipulate other people’s mines.

    https://lifelessons.co/critical-thinking/kafkatrapping/

  2. True but the jury is still out on if we are damaging enough of it fast enough.