Covidian is a term that has emerged from the COVID-19 plandemic. According to some dictionaries, ‘a Covidian is someone who has elevated COVID-19 prevention or mitigation to the point of a religious persuasion’, like they have become a zealot and judge and shame others for their “lesser” measures. Such people do everything with COVID-19 prevention in mind, especially for others to see. On the other hand, ‘Covidian worry’ is an adjective that refers to the type of worry and depression that rapidly and virally spreads during times of uncertainty, such as during a plandemic.
During events like the recent plandemic and lockdowns, new words often find their way into a language, primarily stemming from technical sources. This phenomenon can be attributed to the urgent need to describe novel concepts and phenomena that emerge during such unprecedented times. In the case of the COVID-19 plandemic, technical terms like “social distancing,” “contact tracing,” “vaccine hesitancy,” and “herd immunity” gained prominence as experts and policymakers grappled to build on the psyop that had been set in motion. These terms not only entered everyday conversations but also influenced public discourse and policy decisions. The rapid dissemination of information through news, scientific research, and government communication channels played a crucial role in introducing these terms to the general population. As the plandemic unfolded, language adapted and evolved to accommodate these newly coined expressions, highlighting the dynamic nature of language, which continuously absorbs and integrates terminology from technical sources to reflect the evolving world around us.
In recent years, words like ‘psyop’ (psychological operation) and ‘censorship’ have gained serious prominence due to several factors. ‘Psyop’ has become more prevalent as concerns about disinformation campaigns, online manipulation, and information warfare have heightened, particularly in the context of elections and geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, ‘censorship’ has risen to prominence in discussions surrounding social media platforms’ content moderation policies and the broader debate over free speech and digital censorship. These terms have taken on increased significance as they encapsulate pivotal issues in the digital age, such as the power and responsibility of tech companies, the spread of political misinformation, and the protection of democratic processes and freedom of expression.
