I suddenly realize (or at least suspect) this sort of paranoia has probably always existed, but back in the day people chalked it up to witches and not advanced technology.
As soon as the Jaquard Loom was invented and mechanical computers first existed, they started popping up in what would nowadays be called schizophrenic delusions. They just love to use machines in their delusions.
I can see elements of early Marvel, especially Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby, in the art. Dunno if it's just influence or flat-out "Simmonization" (traced).
It's nice to know the symptoms of gangstalking are nearly identical to the disclaimers on just about every ad for prescription medication... which is ironic given what the "T.I." really needs to be doing with themselves, medically.