Disinformation and Deep Fakes
Power Corrupts
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Deception in Warfare: Operation Mincemeat
This chapter examines the historical roots and significance of disinformation, focusing on Operation Mincemeat during World War II. It details the elaborate plan by British intelligence to deceive the enemy using a fabricated corpse and misleading documents, ultimately altering military strategies. The narrative foreshadows current concerns about deep fakes and the challenges of distinguishing truth in a technologically advanced age.
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