Introduction: When Hope Becomes a Drug “Trust the plan.”“White hats are in control.”“Everything is happening behind the scenes.” These phrases have become a liturgy for millions. But what happens when hope becomes sedation? When the call to “wait” is weaponized to keep people from acting? That’s the Hopium Trap. A psychological tactic where belief in … Continue reading The Hopium Trap: How ‘Trusting the Plan’ Became the Plan to Keep You Powerless