There is a quiet pattern in history. Those who question dominant systems are rarely met with curiosity. More often, they are dismissed, isolated, or labelled. The language used to describe them shifts depending on the era, but the intent remains the same: to reduce reliability before the ideas can be fully considered. In modern society, one of the most common labels attached to dissenting voices is paranoia. It is a powerful word. It does not simply challenge a claim; it questions the stability of the person making it. Once applied, it becomes difficult for any argument to stand on its own factors. The focus moves away from what is being said and onto who is saying it…