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The Streisand Effect is a well-documented phenomenon where efforts to suppress or censor information lead to increased public attention to that very information. The term originates from a 2003 incident where Barbra Streisand attempted to block the publication of aerial photos of her home. Her actions led to the images gaining widespread attention and becoming much more popular than they would have been otherwise. And research supports this through various real-world examples and theoretical models. For instance, a study published in the International Journal of Communication highlights how attempts to censor information often backfire, resulting in greater dissemination and public awareness than would have occurred without the censorship attempt. This is because the act of trying to hide information inherently makes people more curious about it, thereby increasing its visibility.

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