I haven't read the dissertation yet. But just reading the cartoon you linked put me in mind of a friend who's spendt the last year headed down various cult/conspiracy theory rabbit holes, despite the efforts of their friends and family. They would absolutely agree that our society is dominated by authoritarian mind control. And angrily complaining that no one takes them seriously when they question the consensus narrative has become their favorite pastime. As presented in the previous posters cartoon, from their perspective B(I)TE describes what they see as a conspiracy against "the real truth". For example:

>"Of course you're allowed to ask questions. Here is the list of approved questions."

Why aren't candidates for office all tested by <my pet kook> to make sure they aren't really lizard people? Why don't flat-earthers get equal academic research funding? What are the real reasons why we haven't gone back to the Moon?

>"You're absolutely free to study and investigate for yourself. Here is the list of approved sources."

These YouTube videos all tell me I'm right. So do all these people on Twitter. Academic journals, mainstream media and PhD are all in on the scam, except for this one who agrees with what I think.

>"We're not trying to stifle thought! We want you to learn everything you can as you reach the approved conclusions."

Why does no one take my concerns about cancer from 5G wifi seriously? Why do you all look at me strangely when I saw the Earth is really only 6000 years old? Lamarckian evolution really makes sense. You're all sheep for believing in that Darwin crap!