Why trying to hide something can explode it into the spotlight In an era where information spreads faster than wildfire , trying to suppress content can have the opposite effect —making it viral. This paradox is known as the Streisand Effect , but what if we stopped looking at it as merely an internet meme and began understanding it as a form of digital karma ? Today, we explore the Streisand Effect from a psychological and cultural lens , showing why attempts at censorship often fuel greater public interest instead of smothering it. 🚫 What is the Streisand Effect ? The Streisand Effect is the phenomenon where efforts to hide, remove, or censor information unintentionally draw more attention to it. According to Techdirt , the term was coined in 2005 after American singer Barbra Streisand sued a photographer for displaying an aerial photo of her mansion, attempting to suppress it. Ironically, the lawsuit brought massive media attention to the photo, which previously had alm...