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Government Manipulation and Public Opinion
This chapter explores a 1964 letter from Lyndon B. Johnson that reveals the federal government's role in funding research with implications for surveillance and manipulation of dissenting voices. Speakers discuss the erosion of personal freedom through contemporary political strategies, including efforts by the Biden administration to combat misinformation as a tool for controlling public perception. The chapter raises ethical concerns about government influence, the targeting of vulnerable individuals, and the repercussions faced by whistleblowers and outspoken critics.